"Perhaps your woman wit may discover some loophole which has escaped us." Clearly, yet rapidly, he reviewed the salient points of the controversy between Farnham and the "Little Yankee," his own brief connection with it, the discoveries made in the lower levels of the "Independence," his desperate struggle with Burke, the swearing out and serving of warrants, the sudden change in situation which had placed them legally in the wrong, the accident to the sheriff, the curt dismissal of his deputy, and the probable consequences.

His voice grew deep as he proceeded, marking the intense interest with which they followed his recital.

Then he unfolded briefly the plan adopted for relief.

It was the impulsive Mexican who broke the silence that followed his conclusion.
"Si, I see dat!" she exclaimed, leaning eagerly forward, her head between her hands.

"Eet vas ver' good vay.