We had a visitor and--" Emma bubbled over with words as she described what had occurred after Long's departure, to all of which he listened attentively.

"Somebody, we don't know who, shot him in the shoulder.

Who do you think could have done that, Mr.Long ?" "Very mysterious, very mysterious," answered the Mystery Man.
Grace and Elfreda were regarding him keenly.
"Think I'll pitch my camp by your fire to-night, if you haven't any objection," announced the visitor.
"You are quite welcome," offered Tom.

"If you wish to, you can bunk in with the lieutenant and myself.

There is room for three in our tent.