That's what I allus said," continued Dick, addressing space generally; "if there's any one ez knows how to come square down to the bottom rock without flinchin', it's your high-toned, fash'nable gals.

But I must meander back to town, and let the boys know you're in possession, safe and sound.

It's right mean that Fairfax and Mattingly had to go down to Lagrange on some low business yesterday, but they'll be back to-morrow.

So long." Left alone, the girls began to realize their strange position.

They had conceived no settled plan.