But you will help me keep it steady." Lorraine was past discussing anything.

She obeyed him silently, lifting the end of the stretcher and leading the way down to the canyon's bottom, where Swan assured her they could walk quite easily and would save many detours which the road above must take.

At the bottom Swan stopped her so that he might shorten the rope and take more of the weight on his shoulders.

She protested half-heartedly, but Swan only laughed.
"I am strong like a mule," he said.

"You should see me wrestle with somebody.