HIS FATHER'S FRIEND Betty did not see Calumet again that day, and only at mealtime on the day following.

He had nothing to say to her at these times, though it was plain from the expression on his face when she covertly looked at him that he was thinking deeply.

She hoped this were true; it was a good sign.

On the morning of the third day he saddled the black horse and rode away, telling Bob, who happened to be near him when he departed, that he was going to Lazette.
It was fully two hours after supper when he returned.

Malcolm, Dade, and Bob had gone to bed.