"Aye, aye, Master Carpenter," exclaimed Elder Brewster, "the Lord hathabundance of the needful ever to his hand. When He wills to answerprayer, there will be found both carpenter and screws in their season, Itrow."

"Well, Deb," exclaimed Master Coppin, pinching the ear of a great mastiffbitch whom sat by him, "what sayest thou? Give us thy mind on it, agedgirl; say, wilt thou go deer-hunting with us yonder?"

The hound, who was full of the amazenement of all around, wagged her tailand gave three tremendous barks, whereat a little spaniel with curlyears, that stood by Rose Standish, barked aloud.