He had camp up the Creek two days ago, but is keeping well out of sight for some reason.
Telegrams have been received for him at the office but another man has called for them." "Who ?" "Red Slavin." "The cur!" said Hampton.

"I reckon there is a bad half-hour waiting for those two fellows.

What was it that Murphy said ?" "That he knew the girl's real name." "Was that all ?" "Yes; I tried to discover his meaning, but the fellow became suspicious and shut up like a clam.

Is there anything in it ?" Hampton ignored the question.

"Lieutenant Brant," he said, "I am glad we have had this talk together, and exceedingly sorry that my duty has compelled me to say what I have said.