She started for Kenogami House four days ago in company with an Indian woman and three guides.

That was undoubtedly their trail you found." "And the footprint--" "Was hers," laughed Wabi, putting an arm affectionately around his chum's shoulders.

"Won't you stay, Rod ?" "It is impossible." He went to his old room, and until suppertime sat alone in silent dejection.

Two great disappointments had fallen upon him.

Wabi could not go home with him--and he had missed Minnetaki.