CHAPTER VII.
OFFICERS OF THE LAW.
As Auntie Sue was closing the door of her guest's room carefully behind her, Judy came from the kitchen in great excitement, and the knocking at the front door of the house was repeated.
"Hit's the Sheriff, ma'm," whispered Judy.

"I was just a-comin' ter tell you.

I seed 'em from the kitchen-winder.

He's got two other men with him.

Their hosses is tied ter the fence in front.