After all, one has to stretch a point or two occasionally." "Yes, sir," said Stimson.

"A good many now and then." The officer smiled a little and went back to the rest.

"Two of you will ride after the other rascal," he said.

"Now, look here, my man, the first time my troopers, who'll call round quite frequently, don't find you about your homestead, you'll land yourself in a tolerably serious difficulty.

In the meanwhile, I'm sorry we can't bring a charge of whisky-running against you, but another time be careful who you hire your wagon to." Then there was a rapid drumming of hoofs as two troopers went off at a gallop, while when the rest turned back towards the outpost.