who called off his guards, and the group filed back along the
walk.

"Say, you're a jewel, Cherry. You've saved us twice. You caught
Voorhees just in time. My heart hit my palate when he looked into
that stove, but the next instant I wanted to laugh at Dextry's
expression."

Impulsively Glenister laid his hands upon her shoulders. At his
look and touch her throat swelled, her bosom heaved, and the
silken lids fluttered until she seemed choked by a very flood of
sweet womanliness. She blushed like a little maid and laughed a
timid, broken laugh; then pulling herself together, the merry,
careless tone came into her voice and her cheeks grew cool and
clear.

"You wouldn't trust me at first, eh? Some day you'll find that
your old friends are the best, after all."

And as she left them she added, mockingly:

"Say, you're a pair of 'shine' desperadoes. You need a governess."




CHAPTER XI

WHEREIN A WRIT AND A RIOT FAIL