"That's what he told mother. I didn't see him. You mustn't ever tell that I told you, never!" she insisted.
"I never will," he declared fervently. "And how did the Squire know about it?" he added thoughtfully.
"I don't know, likely from the man who is acting the spy for him."
"I wonder who that man can be?"
"I don't know, but the Squire's got somebody in his pay who is not only spying on the raiders but on you also. He's acting a double part."
"And you say the gate is to be guarded tonight?"
"Yes, the guards will be here soon."
"Well, perhaps that may scare the raiders away," said the young man reassuringly. "I'm awful glad you told me about it."
"I thought you ought to know," said Sally in a low tone, "for perhaps you have friends that might be interested in such news."
"This gate shall never be molested as long as I can do anything to prevent it," said Milton Derr earnestly, bending sideways until his arm encircled the waist of the pretty toll-taker on the platform; "and if it ever is, you can understand that I am powerless to save it. Good night, sweetheart!"