"Our Pa will be along soon," Ash said confidently. He was sure they hadn't been abandoned here, although the length of time it was taking was starting to worry him a bit. What if he came through into the garden and couldn't find them? He'd whistle though, they'd hear that.
Joining youth groups, though. Other kids! "Is there anyone else here now?" he asked, turning to pat his knees so that Flora would come to him. She was such a funny little dog.