Oh, I wish you--" "Kate!" broke in Barry.
She dropped upon one of the stones and buried her face in her hands and Dan paid no more attention to her.
"Hurry up," he said.

"They're across the river." And Vic gave up the struggle, for the tears of Kate made him think of Betty Neal and he followed Dan towards the corral.

Around them the stallion ran like a hunting dog eager to be off..