The settlers with their families were going into the meeting house.

As Alfred started up the steps he met Lydia Boggs.
"Why, Mr.Clarke, I heard you had returned," she said, smiling pleasantly and extending her hand.

"Welcome to the fort.

I am very glad to see you." While they were chatting her father and Col.

Zane came up and both greeted the young man warmly.
"Well, well, back on the frontier," said the Colonel, in his hearty way.