Was she, then, such a coward?
Did Dale think this slip of a sister, so wild and wilful, was a stronger woman than she?
A moment's silent strife convinced her that no doubt he thought so and no doubt he was right.

Then the anger centered upon herself, and Helen neither understood nor trusted herself.
The outcome proved an uncontrollable impulse.

Helen began to saddle her horse.

She had the task half accomplished when Bo's call made her look up.
"Listen!" Helen heard a ringing, wild bay of the hound.
"That's Pedro," she said, with a thrill.
"Sure.

He's running.