It's a bad piece atween here and Bearfoot." "I leave it all to you, then," said Mr.Haye.

"Elizabeth, this young gentleman will see you and your baggage safe home.

You won't want me.

I'll see you next week." He shook hands and was off, stage-coach and all.

And Mr.
Cowslip and Winthrop were left mounting guard over the baggage and the ladies.