He wished he dared venture to warn her; but he knew he didn't dare--they might come and catch him.

He thought all this and more in the moment that elapsed between the stranger's remark and Injun Joe's next--which was-- "Because the bush is in your way.

Now--this way--now you see, don't you ?" "Yes.

Well, there IS company there, I reckon.

Better give it up." "Give it up, and I just leaving this country forever! Give it up and maybe never have another chance.