Does that help you any,
Mr. Grubb?"
The guide shook his head.
"Tell them all about it when you get back, Jim. The sheriff'll run the
fellow down. I shouldn't be surprised if the sheriff came out here.
You tell him where we are going. You better get started now. No need
to wait till morning. You young ladies turn in. I shall keep watch
during the rest of the night. I take no more chances. It is time for
something to be done, rather than to wait till it's too late."
"I agree with you," answered the guardian, emphasizing her conclusion
with an emphatic nod. "Now, girls, go to bed, as Mr. Grubb suggests.
I shall be with you in a few moments We must get as early a start as
possible."
"Yes, the trouble begins in the morning," agreed Janus. "But I reckon
the young ladies are good for it. They are pretty well seasoned, but
they will find themselves thoroughly fagged before to-morrow night."
It was not long afterward that the girls were sound asleep, not to be
awakened until an hour after daylight. When they emerged from their
torn tent they were greeted by the welcome odors of breakfast, which
the guide now had ready to serve.
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