After a moment it became grave.
"Was it to tell me this that you spoke to me in the fort, Mr.Loskiel ?" she asked.
"Yes, Two days ago our pickets were fired on by Indians.

Last night two riflemen of our corps took as many Seneca scalps.

Do you suppose that when I heard of these affairs I did not think of you--remembering what was done but yesterday at Cherry Valley ?" "Did you--remember--me ?" "Good God, yes!" I exclaimed, my nerves on edge again at the mere memory of her rashness.

"I came here as a comrade--wishing to be of service, and--you have used me----" "Vilely," she said, looking serenely at me.
"I did not say that, Lois----" "I say it, Mr.Loskiel.And yet--I told you where to find me.

That is much for me to tell to any man.