But, see here, Sergeant, I am no Bureau of Information.
If you have anything to report, make it brief." Hamlin glanced at the face of the other.

He knew little about him, except that he had the reputation of being a capable officer.
"I will, sir," he responded quickly; "you may never have heard of the affair, but I was with Miss McDonald during a little Indian trouble out on the trail a few months ago." The officer nodded.
"I heard about that; Gaskins brought her in." "Well, ever since she has seemed grateful and friendly.

You know how some women are; well, she is that kind.

To-night she came to me, because she did n't seem to know whom else to go to, and told me of some trouble she was having.

I realize, Captain Kane, that it may seem a bit strange to you that a young lady like Miss McDonald, an officer's daughter, would turn for help to an enlisted man, but I am telling you only the truth, sir.