"You will go with Kate and me ?" Before he could answer, a cry from some one on the plain below attracted their attention.

They turned and saw another wagon-train pulling into the settlement.

The children were shooting and running alongside the weary oxen; men and women went forward expectantly.
"That must be the train uncle expected.

Let us go down," said Nell.
Joe did not answer; but followed her down the path.

When they gained a clump of willows near the cabins he bent forward and took her hand.