Well, it's a grand way to live." "Colonel, my horse is laid up," said Major McColloch, coming to the steps.

He bowed pleasantly to Joe.
"So you are going to Short Creek?
You can have one of my horses; but first come inside and we'll talk over you expedition." The afternoon passed uneventfully for Joe.

His brother and Mr.Wells were absorbed in plans for their future work, and Nell and Kate were resting; therefore he was forced to find such amusement or occupation as was possible in or near the stockade..