"We'll get out of the way." "But, Daddy," she protested in low tones, "we've got our pass." "Yes, yes, I know," he answered, with a twinge of regret that the rest of the world could not trust so faithfully to human kindness.

"But that's for emergency.

Come along, honey--quick!" Silently as a shadow the two stole out of the shelter of the ledge of rock, and by dint of keeping it between them and the troopers, managed to cover most of the open space between the spring and the protecting trees without being seen.

Meanwhile, they heard the Corporal giving his commands.
"You, Collins, take sentry duty out there in the road for a while.

As soon as we make the coffee we'll bring you out a cup.