"Have you seen your father recently?"
"He was here two months ago."
"Did he want to take you away with him?"
"He did; but I could not go. I promised to remain until your return."
"Cora, may it not be dangerous so far on the frontier?"
"There is danger; but he has secured me a home with the family of Mr. Dustin, where he thinks I will be safe."
"Is your father's brother with him?"
"He is."
"Did they come here together?"
"Yes; they are inseparable."