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Beatrice took immediate possession of the front seat, that she might comfort her heartbroken young nephew.

"Never mind, honey. They'll bring the horses back in a minute, and we'll make them run every step. And when you get to Uncle Dick's ranch you'll see the nicest things—bossy calves, and chickens, and, maybe, some little pigs with curly tails."

All this, though alluring, failed of its purpose; the small boy continued to weep, and his weeping was ear-splitting.

"Be still, Dorman, or you'll certainly scare all the coyotes to death."

"Where are dey?"

"Oh, all around. You keep watch, hon, and maybe you'll see one put the tip of his nose over a hill."

"What hill?" Dorman skipped a sob, and scoured his eyes industriously with both fists.