Somewhere on the road we'll meet them--to-night, maybe--or tomorrow.

I hope not to-night, because that 'd mean Anson's gang was ridin' in to Magdalena." Helen wrung her hands helplessly.
"Oh, have I no courage ?" she whispered.
"Nell, I'm as scared as you are," said Bo, consolingly, embracing her sister.
"I reckon that's natural," said Dale, as if excusing them.

"But, scared or not, you both brace up.

It's a bad job.

But I've done my best.