CHAPTER XXVI
AT BAY
Lieutenant Russell held a long consultation with Nellie Dawson, after the departure of Vose Adams. His first intention had been to press their flight with all possible vigor, and, as will be recalled, Adams carried away that belief with him.
“My view of matters has undergone a change,” he said after a time to his companion, who looked up in his face for an explanation.
“Instead of waiting until we reach Sacramento for a meeting with your father, I believe it will be much better to have it as soon as possible.”
“Why?” she asked, though curious to say, she had been wavering for some time in her belief.
“It will add to rather than lessen his anger, if he is obliged to follow us that far, and the fact that he is in a city instead of the mountains will not decrease his determination to do me injury.”
“What about those who are with him?”
“Your father is the only one to be considered. My proposal is that we wait here till to-morrow morning until they come up; what is your opinion?”