Then something melted in her little round face, she sighed.
"Munner!" and stole a pace closer.

A moment later Kate sat with Joan in her arms, rocking to and fro and weeping.
"What's happened ?" gasped Haines to Daniels.

"What's happened to the kid ?" "Don't talk," answered Buck, his face gray as that of Kate.

"It's Dan's blood." He drew a great breath.
"Did you see her try to--to bite me while I was holdin' her ?" Kate had started to her feet, holding Joan in one arm and dashing away her tears with the free hand.

All weakness was gone from her.
"Hurry!" she commanded.