“We may be, at that,” admitted Captain Gray.
“Say yes. Tom knows what he is doing,” whispered Grace, nudging Miss Briggs.
“Of course, Tom,” replied Elfreda promptly. “If you say leave it all, I’ll say the same. You can’t imagine what a relief it will be to me to be rid of it.”
“Thank you. White! A word with you!”
An earnest conversation followed between Tom Gray and the guide, following which, Ham White packed his kit, stowed some food in his bag and brought up his horse.
“Look here, old top! Where are you going?” demanded Hippy.
“On business, Lieutenant. The Captain can tell you why. I hope to see you soon. Good-night and good luck.” With that the guide turned his horse toward the south, the opposite direction from that which the Overland Riders were following. They were amazed, and demanded an explanation.
“It isn’t safe to say a word,” answered Tom. “I’ll tell you this much, though. Pack up and be ready to start on a long ride within an hour. We are heading towards home!”
CHAPTER XX
“I’M SHOT!” CRIES EMMA
“Home!” cried Nora and Emma in chorus. “No, no, no!”