Good-night." Thus summarily dismissed, Jack returned to the camp-fire in quest of the slumber which he needed.

Fred had thrown additional wood on the blaze, and that accounted for the increase in illumination.

Hank Hazletine did not seem to have stirred since lying down.

He breathed heavily, and doubtless was gaining the rest which men of his habits and training know how to acquire under the most unfavorable circumstances.

The youth wrapped his blanket about his figure, for he was now sensible that the air was colder than at any time since leaving the railway station.