10/17 I saw your fire in the distance and curiosity brought me along." "What are you doing up here ?" "Going on a visit to my friends, the Stonies. Though it's a long way, I look them up now and then." "From what I've heard of them, they don't seem a very attractive lot," Blake interposed. "But we haven't offered you any supper. Benson, you might put on the frying-pan." "No, thanks," said Clarke. "I'm camped with two half-breeds a little way back. |