The smoke would be seen for miles away." "If we were across the river we could use the stage fire." "Yes, but there is a wide river flowing between.

Don't be afraid of that trip," noting the expression of her face.

"It will be easy enough to cross back by daylight, now that I know where the danger spots are." "I was not so terribly afraid last night; I hardly had time to realize what was being done, did you ?" "Well, yes; it was risky business.

Awfully treacherous bottom and I was trusting to good luck." The Sergeant ate heartily, speaking occasionally so as to divert her mind, but for the most part, busily thinking and endeavoring to decide his next move.

He sat facing the river, continually lifting his head to scan the opposite shore.