Tony lay in the bunk, but the others were stretched out upon the floor.
“Keep your eye on ’em, doctor,” whispered Dick, and he made for the loft ladder.
In a few moments Clara came down the ladder and Dick quickly followed her.
Doctor Dan took off his hat politely and Dick introduced Clara when they got outside.
“Most happy to make your acquaintance, miss,” said the guide. “I have met your father. Once I had trouble with him. He got angry with me when I was guiding a party of prospectors among the Black Hills and tried to kill me. He shot at me twice, but I escaped. I only mention this so you may know just who I am.”
Dick was greatly troubled. Clara turned red and pale again as she took Dick’s arm.
“Doctor Dan,” she said, very quietly, “I know my father is a hard man. I can only say that I am sorry that—that——”
“Say nothing,” broke in Doctor Dan. “I am an Indian, but I bear no malice toward you, miss. As for your father——”
“Don’t doctor! Please don’t for my sake!” pleaded Dick.
“Well, I’d do a good deal for your sake, young fellow,” said Doctor Dan. “I’m dumb. Come on. We want to get away from here.”