Now if the beast got over he'll be lighting out for home, and there are some of us better than others at picking up a trail." Seaforth understood him, and the implication pleased him though it was not openly expressed.

"Had you any especial reason when you asked me to go, Harry ?" he asked.
Alton smiled dryly.

"I had, but I don't know that it was a very good one.

You would sooner stay up here.

What do you think, Tom ?" "Of course!" said Seaforth, and Alton nodded silently, while Okanagan rose to his feet.
"Now you have asked me, Charley's right," he said.