But as they were returning home, she said gently, "I hope you were not angry with me for the lie I told when I spoke of 'your plan.' I could not give the real reason for not returning with--with--that man.

But it's not all a lie.

I have a plan--if you haven't.

When you are ready to go to Sacramento to take your place, dress me as an Indian boy, paint my face, and let me go with you.

You can leave me--there--you know." "It's not a bad idea," he responded gravely.