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At last he came to a conclusion and with stern set face he issued a few short orders to his companions The canteens were refilled Kut-le lifted Rhoda and the trail was taken to the west Alchise would have relieved hily, but Kut-le would not listen to it Molly trotted anxiously by the young Apache's side, constantly irl's lips ater

Rhoda was quite delirious now Sheto free herself fro up into the Indian's face with unseeing eyes "Don't let him see that I am sick!"

"No! No! Dear one!" answered Kut-le

"Don't let him see I'm sick!" she sobbed "He hurts ive her a little more water!"

"Molly!" panted Rhoda, "you tell him how hard I worked--how I earnedfor me!"