Harvey seized the older man’s hand and shook it vigorously. Then looking up the road he said:
“Here comes Elsie Welcome, I think. I want you to meet her.”
“Ah,” retorted Grogan. He turned and looked at Elsie closely. She ran rapidly down the pathway toward the gate. She saw them, paused, walked more slowly and came up to them apparently in confusion.
“Why, hello Harv! What are you doing here so late?” she asked. Without waiting for a reply she started toward the gate flinging back a short “Good night.”
The girl’s whole manner indicated a guilty conscience. It was evident that she did not wish to talk to Harvey Spencer. She passed through the gate toward the door of her home.
CHAPTER IV
HARVEY MEETS “A DEALER IN CATTLE”
Harvey threw the reins into Grogan’s lap and strode recklessly after Elsie. His good-natured face was flushed with anger.