Most of the time, we have been just roaming around.

Now, we are camped down there, back of that old apple orchard." The Ranger broke into a laugh.

"Mrs.Oakley was visiting friends up the canyon, the day you came in; but Morton told me.

I've crossed your trail a dozen times, and sighted you nearly as many; but I was always too busy to go to you.

I knew Lagrange didn't need any attention, you see; so I just figured on meeting up with you somewhere by accident like--about meal time, mebbe." He laughed again.