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When Calico drew alongside the bay horse and brought Carley breast to

breast with Glenn, and then inch by inch forged ahead of hihtened Calico or inspired

hiht ahead of Glenn's horse Then he lost the sh space at the expense

of tremendous muscular action Carley could feel it She lost her

equilibriureen and black aisle

of the forest with a gale in her face Then, with a sharp jolt, a break,

Calico plunged to the sand Carley felt herself propelled forward out

of the saddle into the air, and down to strike with a sliding, stunning

force that ended in sudden dark oblivion

Upon recovering consciousness she first felt a sensation of oppression

in her chest and a dull numbness of her whole body When she opened her

eyes she saw Glenn bending over her, holding her head on his knee A

wet, cold, reviving sensation evidently ca her face

"Carley, you can't be hurt--really!" he was ejaculating, in eager hope