“And your name is Bob Alden?” questioned Grace Maverick.
Bob nodded.
“Mine is Grace Maverick. I am awfully glad to know you. Do you belong around here?”
“I don’t belong anywhere just now.”
“Why, what do you mean?”
“I worked for a farmer over in Shellville, but he treated me so meanly I left. I am bound for Stampton.”
“To get work?”
“If I can.”
“Well, when you get there you must call on me. Mr. Landes will tell you where I live.”
“Thank you.”