Tom leads in the long night journey. Battle sounds in the air. Grace makes a pleasing discovery. A warning against the mountain bandits. The Overland party awakened by the crash of a rifle. The camp in confusion. Emma Dean falls a victim.
Chapter XXI—[Stacy Seeks a Change]
Carried away on a horse. In the hands of rough men. The fat boy forced to write a letter. His bluff is called. Bandits hear bad news. Stacy takes advantage of his opportunity.
Chapter XXII—[A Strange Visitor]
Emma misses an opportunity to “demonstrate.” A battle is fought over the Overlanders’ heads. A thrilling duel in the mountain meadow. “Something terrible is going to happen!” An exhibition of great courage. A bandit’s career ended.
Chapter XXIII—[A Thrilling Discovery]
Cat-foot Charlie arrives. A fallen hero. The arrival at Three Mile Pass. The key to many mysteries. Sunlight yellows the pass. “Look! Oh, look!” Grandma and the Children! Elfreda Briggs comes into her own. A final good-bye to forest and mountain trails.
Chapter XXIV—[The House of Happiness]
Overlanders visit Haven Home. A joyous Christmas reunion. Stacy Brown makes a sensational entrance. The pink and white bundle in the nursery. Surprises come thick and fast. What the snowbird said to Emma and Stacy.
GRACE HARLOWE’S OVERLAND