Behind the saddles, neatly rolled up, and held in their places by straps, were a couple of pouches, which they used in rainy weather.

They were pieces of India-rubber cloth, with holes in the center for the wearers' heads.

They were large enough to afford complete protection from the rain, and could also be used as tents in case the boys found it necessary to camp all night on the prairie.
We have spoken of Frank's dog; but were we to let the matter drop here, it would be slighting an animal which had played a somewhat important part in the history of Frank's life in California.

His name was Marmion, and he had been presented to Frank by Captain Porter--an old fur-trader, who lived a few miles distant from the rancho, and with whom the cousins were great favorites.

Archie did not like the dog, and, if the truth must be told, the dog had not the smallest particle of affection for Archie.