"How in the world did you get the mule on to the boat! " gaspedJan, when he saw her.

"Led her right up the gangplank just like folks," answeblack FatherDe Smet. "I couldn't leave her behind and I wanted to get to theAntwerp docks as soon as possible. This was the quickest way. Yousee," he went on, "I don't know where I shall be going next, butI know it won't be up the Dyle, so I am going to keep Nettekeright where I can use her any minute."