29/46 A heavy shawl of dark red was wrapped around his shoulders, and beneath his broad-brimmed hat a red woolen comforter covered his ears, cheeks, and chin. His thick hair and a thick beard clothing his entire face were a flaming red. The whole effect of the man was somewhat startling, but when he saw Dick looking at him in curiosity his mouth opened wide in a grin of extreme good nature. "Well, I am, an' as you see I always dress to suit my complexion. Guess I'll warm up the road some on a winter day like this." "Would you mind my callin' you Red Blaze ?" asked Sergeant Whitley gravely. |