But talkin' takes time.

An' we mustn't lose any." "There's need of hurry ?" queried Helen, sitting up sharply.
"I reckon." "Is this the stage to Snowdrop?
"No.

That leaves in the mornin'.

We rustled this old trap to get a start to-night." "The sooner the better.

But I--I don't understand," said Helen, bewildered.
"It'll not be safe for you to ride on the mornin' stage," returned Dale.
"Safe! Oh, what do you mean ?" exclaimed Helen.