Tell her I wish her to do so--yes, this letter will explain everything, but she is a pretty high-spirited girl, and may take the bit in her teeth--imagine she 'd rather be here with me, and all that.

If she does I suppose you 'll have to let her have her own way--the Lord knows her mother always did.

Anyhow you 'll stay with her till she 's safe." "I sure will," returned the Sergeant, gathering up his reins.
"Good-bye to you." "Good-bye and good luck," and McDonald put out his hand, which the other took hesitatingly.

The next instant he was in the saddle, and with a wild leap the startled mustang rounded the edge of the bluff, flying into the night.
All had occurred so quickly that Hamlin's mind had not yet fully adjusted itself to all the details.

He was naturally a man of few words, deciding on a course of action quietly, yet not apt to deviate from any conclusion finally reached.