[The Scouts of the Valley by Joseph A. Altsheler]@TWC D-Link book
The Scouts of the Valley

CHAPTER II
15/36

Perhaps he'll show up to-morrow, but I don't like it, Sol, I don't like it!" "No more do I," said Shif'less Sol.

"'Tain't like Jim not to come back, ef he could.

Mebbe he'll drop in afore day, anyhow." They returned to the camp, and two inquiring figures rose up out of the darkness.
"You ain't seen him ?" said Tom, noting that but two figures had returned.
"Not a trace," replied Henry.

"It's a singular thing." The four talked together a little while, and they were far from cheerful.

Then three sought sleep, while Henry stayed on watch, sitting with his back against a tree and his rifle on his knees.


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books