And for punishment she pulled the lock of hair so that it hurt--a little.

"I shall ask Senor Hunter if he will not send the carriage for her--and perhaps I shall go with him to bring her; though truly she will never leave the big hombre who speaks so many words over such slight matters.

I am glad I did not yet carry Chico to live there in that small camp.

Till the house is finished, he shall stay with me.

Truly the storm would kill him if he were there.