And now, Addie, good-by, and don't forgot me." "You know I will not, I hope yet to see you happy, and to be happier than I am now.

We shall meet again, perhaps, Mr.Pond, but good-night for now." And while the Texan and Mr.Pond remained still on their horses, she rode on, leading one pack-horse, toward a growth of trees seen dimly ahead.
The Texan remained where he was until he heard her give the signal and receive an answer, and then turning to Pond, he said: "She is safe; we may as well move on.

We have a long ride to where I intend to camp." "All right," said the other, "This night's work seems almost like a dream.

I can hardly realize that Wild Bill would lead such a disgraceful crowd of ruffians, and do such a dastardly act as to burn a woman out of house and home." "Rum takes all the _man_ out of those who use it," said the Texan.

"I use it myself sometimes, I know, but it is when I feel as if I was all giving out, and couldn't go through what was before me.