It seems that Miss Alice's health is precarious.

And, the 'Chief' is going to put me in special charge of all his personal interests during this stay of six or nine months.

I am to go out for my instructions, travel on to the Pacific Coast with them, and then, returning, inspect all the cattle ranches on my way back to Detroit." "I'm right glad to hear it, Arthur," said Clayton, warmly grasping his friend's hand.

"I know Hugh Worthington's mental processes well! He wants some one to watch over all his home business machinery while he makes the grand tour.

And he has selected one not in the local ring.