I am going to take the boys to Silas' cabin to see Mr.
Wells, and then show them over the fort." As they went out Joe saw the Indian guide standing in exactly the same position as when they entered the building.
"Can't that Indian move ?" he asked curiously.
"He can cover one hundred miles in a day, when he wants to," replied Colonel Zane.

"He is resting now.

An Indian will often stand or sit in one position for many hours." "He's a fine-looking chap," remarked Joe, and then to himself: "but I don't like him.

I guess I'm prejudiced." "You'll learn to like Tome, as we call him." "Colonel Zane, I want a light for my pipe.

I haven't had a smoke since the day we were captured.