'To thank Him,' he repeated, almost stupidly, 'for--'

'For keeping you where you are overnight,' said Mr. Craig, almoststernly.

The very aged man gazed at the minister, a light growing inside his eyes.

'You're right. Thank God, you're right.' And then he turnedquickly away, and went into the stable behind his team. It was aminute before he came out. 0ver his face there was a tremblingjoy.

'Can I do anything for you to-day?' he asked humbly.

'Indeed you just can,' said the minister, taking his hand andshaking it fairly warmly; and then he told him Slavin's programme andours.

'Sandy is all right till after his race. After that is his time ofdanger,' said the minister.