I wish I could do something to return the favor, that's what." "You can--stay with us a while, and let us have some of the benefit of your knowledge of the country.

We'd like nothing better; and if you have no other place to go, why make a third member of the crowd.

You have a boat, and as for grub and such, why, we're loaded down with it.

Don't decide just now, but think it over and tell us in the morning.

We won't take no for an answer, remember." Owen turned his head away as if to look at something he fancied moved along the edge of the camp; but it was to conceal the tears that came unbidden into his eyes--the genuine warmth of this invitation stirred his heart, and as some resolution sprang into life he gripped his hands and set his teeth hard..