Mary Lee Had Lost all Faith in the Burro.
"But you must, Mary Lee," said Nan. "We aren't near the end yet. We all want to go to the top."
"Well go," said Mary Lee. "I'll wait here."
"By yourself?"
"Why not?"
"Oh, you mustn't; it wouldn't be safe."
"Nothing will hurt me, will it, Mr. O'Neill?" She appealed to the guide.
"Less'n you're skeered of Jack-rabbits and squirls and sich varmints," he replied.
"I'm not scared," maintained Mary Lee stoutly, "not in daylight."