Another trail crosses the rise a mile off, and I was waiting in the hope that somebody might come along." Helen now noted that a wheel of the wagon leaned to one side, and he remarked her glance.
"The patent bush has got loose in the hub," he resumed.

"I took the pin out and then saw I might have trouble if the wheel came off.

It has been threatening to play this trick for some time." "Then why didn't you put the bush right before you started ?" "I don't know.

I expect you think it's typical." Helen laughed.

Bob was taking the proper line, and she studied him with curiosity.