“You know that Chita is leaving us in the morning?” she asked King, by way of inaugurating her campaign.
“Why, no,” he exclaimed, “she did not tell me.”
“I should have told you before you left,” said the girl. “I wouldn’t go without saying good-bye, you know.”
“I should hope not,” said King.
“She really should not take that long ride alone,” volunteered Mrs. Cullis.
“It is nothing,” exclaimed Wichita. “I’ve been riding alone ever since I can recall.”
“Of course she shouldn’t,” said King. “It’s not safe. I’ll get leave to ride home with you. May I?”
“I’d love to have you, but really it’s not necessary.”
“I think it is,” said King. “I’ll go over to headquarters now and arrange it. I think there’ll be no objections raised.”
“I’m leaving pretty early,” warned Wichita.