That about law-suits was the worst! Damn him! He'll make us enemies." "What do you care for the insinuations of such a man ?" said Diane Sampson, her voice now deep and rich with feeling.

"After a moment's thought no one will be influenced by them.

Do not worry, George, tell papa not to worry.

Surely after all these years he can't be injured in reputation by--by an adventurer." "Yes, he can be injured," replied George quickly.

"The frontier is a queer place.