"I believe in showing them we are not scared.

Colonel Butler got leave of absence to come to Wyoming; he has some regulars with him, and with all our men and boys we'll teach the other Colonel Butler a lesson he won't forget as long as he lives." "Well, if you think it best, we will move into the fort with the other people until the danger is past." "Yes, mother; I will fight better knowing that you and Alice are safe.
There's Linna! What about her ?" "Who's Linna ?" asked the visitor.
"She is the little child of Omas, the Delaware warrior.

He brought her here this afternoon to make Alice a visit, and promised to call tomorrow for her.

Will it be safe to wait until he comes ?" The neighbor shook his head.
"You mustn't take any chances.

Why don't you turn her loose to take care of herself?
She can do it." "I couldn't," the mother hastened to say; "Omas left her in our care, and I must not neglect her.