I laid in the brush and watched 'em dance." He stopped and looked again doubtfully at his father.

"I thought you might want to get the cattle outa the way," he added.

"I thought I could save some time--" "You're sure about the paint ?" "Yes, I'm sure.

And Colorou was just a-going it with his war bonnet on and shaking his tomahawk and yelling--" "Ye did well, lad.

We'll be leaving for Big Creek to-night, so run away now and rest yourself." "Oh, and can I go ?" Buddy's voice was shrill with eagerness.
"I'll need you, lad, to look after the horses.