Suddenly John arose and exclaimed, "There comes Zeke! I wonder what he has to report."
In a moment John's companions had joined him and all four were advancing to meet the guide who was returning from the rim of the Gulch.
CHAPTER XXVI
CONCLUSION
"Where have you been, Zeke?" called John.
"Down, 'n the Gulch," replied the guide gruffly.
"What did you find? Did you see any one?"
"Nothing to speak of," retorted Zeke, who plainly was not disposed to recount the story of his recent adventures.
Without halting, the guide said, "The Navajos will be coming soon."