He moved over to the door and stood beside her.
Josephine was looking toward the bunk-house where the cowboys were moving about and getting ready for the night raid on the Ricker ranch.
“Sometimes I wish I could be a man and work on Dad’s ranch just like one of his cowboys,” she said with a little sigh; “just think of all the excitement you men will have to-night, but you must be careful, Sir Jack, there will be danger in this raid for you.”
Her face clouded at the thought.
“Do you care so very much about my safety then?” he asked eagerly.
“Of course,” she answered, her eyes opening wide as though surprised at his question. “You know I take a great interest in all our boys.”
He looked disappointed.
“I had hoped that you would take a greater interest in me than any of the rest,” he said dejectedly.
“And so I do,” she admitted, regarding him gravely, “you came from the East and have proven very interesting to me.”
“Well, that is something in my favor at least,” he said with a laugh.