*
sits hunkered down in the bushes through the night to look out for his small, nonambulant
new acquaintance*
*feels his Pa would want him to do this*
*is glad his Pa is out of town on some business
or other so he won't be up worrying*
*thinks it's a bit odd that she's been left out here all night*
*thinks if anyone sees him sitting in the bushes, they'll think that's weirder*
*is very quiet*