So certain was she of his object in coming that his tardiness was a trifle ruffling.

He apologized for being late, and succeeded in banishing the pique that possessed her.

It was naturally impossible for him to share all his secrets with her, that is why he did not tell her that Grant & Ripley had called him up to report the receipt of a telegram from Swearengen Jones, in which the gentleman laconically said he could feed the whole State of Montana for less than six thousand dollars.

Beyond that there was no comment.

Brewster, in dire trepidation, hastened to the office of the attorneys.