The rule is that they take all such kindnesses as signs of cowardice, and despise the one that shows 'em.

Let me tell you something that I know," continued Hazletine, seriously.

"Three years ago, when I was down in Arizona, Jim Huber was the owner of the ranch where I was working.

He b'leved in treating Injins kindly.

I've seen him give the 'Paches water to drink when they was thirsty, meat to eat, 'bacca to smoke, and even powder and ball for their guns.