He gave the information that neither of the girls was at Sarita Creek and explained that Imogene was at the Graham house, comfortable though ill.
"She's too sick to be removed and will probably need a nurse for a time," he concluded.

"I brought her here as soon as I learned her condition.

Miss Graham put her to bed." "All right; I'll run in and see her.

Much obliged to you, Bryant," was the answer.

Then in a vexed strain he went on, "What I expected to happen has happened.