polite attentions for some time, having bowied or

otherwise squelched a man for her within a week

or two. It appears the young woman had refused

to have anything to do with him for a long

period; but he seems to have struck pay gravel

about two days before my arrival. At present,

therefore, the trail is temporarily lost; but I expect

to fetch the couple if they are anywhere this side

of the Rockies.

Awaiting your further instructions, and cash