May we meet again." Joe watched Zane ride swiftly down the land and disappear in the shrubbery.

Whispering Winds came to the door of the lodge.

She looked anxiously at him.

He went within, drawing her along with him, and quickly informed her that he had learned the cause of the council, that he had resolved to get away, and she must find out Girty's hiding place.

Whispering Winds threw herself into his arms, declaring with an energy and passion unusual to her, that she would risk anything for him.