"Ugh!" nodded the Indian. "Joe no big fool only when firewater is to get. He play poke', all time him keep ear open. Mebbe him learn a whole lot."
"It's quite likely. If you had been with us yesterday, we might have stuck to Bill's trail. Now it is lost, and he may get away."
"Crowfoot he know how find Bill."
"What's that? You know how to find him?"
"Ugh!"
"Well, that is interesting, for I am bound to find him. I gave Ben File my word to bring Bill back, and I'm going to keep that promise. If you can help——"
"You bet!" grunted Joe.
"How did you find out so much?"
"Joe him take drink in saloon. Keep much careful not git full. Make um believe so. Go sleep. Hear men talk in whisper. Waugh! Find out a heap."
"Well, you're a clever old rascal!" cried Merry; "and I'm in love with you!"