I presume Vesey will soon be back with some ugly message from Inman and Cadmus, but we have delayed matters so long that I'm hopeful of keeping it up a while longer.

Suppose, when this enterprising rustler shows himself, you allow me to do the talking, Fred.

There is a good deal, you know, in the way you put things." "I understand," replied the other, with a smile.

"It will come, perhaps, more appropriately from you than me." It was apparent from the manner of the captain that he felt considerable hope of success through the efforts of Miss Whitney or Sterry, or both.

Time was the great factor.