I went over and told Wetzel, and he said there were Indians on the island." "This is most d--n strange," said Col.

Zane, frowning heavily.
"Wetzel's suspicions, Miller turns up, teases Betty attempting that foolhardy trick, and then--Indians! It may be a coincidence, but it looks bad." "Col.

Zane, don't you think Wetzel may be mistaken ?" said Miller, coming up.

"I came over from the other side this morning and I did not see any Indian sign.

Probably Wetzel has caused needless excitement." "It does not follow that because you came from over the river there are no Indians there," answered Col.