He walked more alertly than ever he had in his life.
He found Wid Gardner and told his news.

His neighbor listened to him gravely.
"It may be only some people in there fishing," said Wid, "but it's no time to take chances.

You say the wire's down?
That looks so bad, I reckon you'd better ride on down.

How far have you rode today ?" "Round thirty, forty miles." "Forty more won't hurt you none," said Wid.

"The roan bronc can stand it.