"Will you take that in to Miss Townshead, and not tell her who bought it ?" he said.

"It was her mother's, and I believe she values it." "I'll do my best," said the other man dryly.

"Still, I'm not good at fixing up a story, and Miss Nellie's not a fool." "Well," said Alton simply, "there's another thing.

Where is Townshead going ?" The rancher smiled a little.

"He's coming home with me.