"Girls, you don't feel afraid, do you ?" "Oh, we are not so very far from Star Ranch," answered Laura.

"And you'll remember, I asked Mr.Endicott by telegraph to have somebody meet us.

If he's at the ranch, maybe he'll come himself, and bring Belle.

I know Belle will be just wild to see what sort of a brother I have found," she added, with a warm glance at Dave.
"I hope she likes me, Laura.

I know I am going to like her.