"One time girl from city would scream to see a gun; now she carry him in pocket an' can shoot! Ver' fine; ver' fine.

But I like me old style girl who make scream.
Then a man not feel foolish when he try protect her." Patsy laughed merrily; but Beth saw he was offended and hastened to say: "I am very grateful to you, Wampus, and I know you are a brave and true man.

I shall expect you to protect me at all times, for I really don't wish to shoot anyone, although I think it best to carry a revolver.

Always after this, before I am tempted to fire, I shall look to see if you are not near me." "All right," he said more cheerfully.

"I am Wampus.