"I think I'd better take the horse I have ready and go on one of the northwest roads.

The Pryor girl was here a few moments ago, and her mother saw a man cross their place about the right time last evening.

He ran and acted suspiciously when the dogs barked.

But he was alone and he didn't have a gun." "Was she sure ?" "Positive." "Then it couldn't have been our man, but I'll ride in that direction and start a search.

They would keep to the woods, I think! You'd better stay with mother.