Isn't it odd what such a man could possibly want with her?
But really, gentlemen, I must return with my news; Naida will be so anxious.

I am so glad to have met you both." Hampton bowed politely, and Brant conducted her silently down the stairway.

"I greatly regret not being able to accompany you home," he explained, "but I came down on horseback, and my duty requires that I return at once to the camp." "Oh, indeed! how very unfortunate for me!" Even as she said so, some unexpected vision beyond flushed her cheeks prettily.

"Why, Mr.
Wynkoop," she exclaimed, "I am so glad you happened along, and going my way too, I am sure.

Good morning, Lieutenant; I shall feel perfectly safe with Mr.Wynkoop.".