In the clearer view she could distinguish a staggering figure in the trail below who had evidently been stopped by two other expostulating shadows that were approaching from the shelter of a tree.
"Sho!--didn't know!" The staggering figure endeavored to straighten itself, and then slouched away in the direction of the settlement.

The two mysterious shadows retreated again to the tree, and were lost in its deeper shadow.
Christie darted back to the cabin, and softly reentered her room.
"I thought I heard a noise that woke me, and I missed you," said Jessie, rubbing her eyes.

"Did you see anything ?" "No," said Christie, beginning to undress.
"You weren't frightened, dear ?" "Not in the least," said Christie, with a strange little laugh.

"Go to sleep.".