"Buddy, never, never ride ANYWHERE without your rifle! And a revolver, too--be sure that it is in perfect condition.

And--have you a knife?
You're so LITTLE!" she wailed.

"But father will need you, and he'll take care of you--and Colorou would not let you be hurt if he knew.

But--Buddy, you must be careful, and always watching--never let them catch you off your guard.

I shall be in Laramie before you and father and the boys, I suppose, if the Indians really do break out.