And at this juncture Esther Isbel came over to take another gaze out upon the meadows.

Jean saw her suddenly start violently, then stiffen, with a trembling hand outstretched.
"Look!" she cried.
"Esther, get back," ordered the old rancher.

"Keep away from that window." "What the hell!" muttered Blaisdell.

"She sees somethin', or she's gone dotty." Esther seemed turned to stone.

"Look! The hogs have broken into the pasture! ...