"Well, anyways," said Wid, chuckling, "you didn't really call me a sheep man. But listen—I've told you almost the truth about everything. Now I got to be going."
"I was afraid you'd be making some break," said Annie Squires. "I was expecting you'd do some fool thing or other. I almost knew you'd do it. But then——"
"Yes; and but then?"
"But then——" concluded Annie.
CHAPTER XXVII
DORENWALD, CHIEF
Mary Gage, sitting alone in her cabin, could hear the hum of voices as Wid Gardner and Annie Squires talked together in the open sunlight. Presently she heard the footfall of Annie as she came to the door.
"Well, Sis," said that cheerful individual, "how are you getting on?"
"Couldn't you come in for a while, Annie? I'm very lonesome. What were you talking about?"