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a strange procession might have been seen 
groups of barren mountains found in that region. 
For some time the man had been looking anxiously 
about as if seeking for a suitable place to camp. 
Presently he drew rein and waited until the 
wagon came up. 
“Mother,” he said, “‘we will stop here at this 
water-hole, and on that knoll by the palo verde 
tree I will build our home.” 
“Tt will seem very good to have a real home 
of our own,” she answered with a faint smile. 
They made their camp, as they had done 
many evenings before, and the horses were let 
loose to gather what nourishment they might 
from the scanty grass of the canyon. 
“Little Pearl,’ said the mother presently, 
‘bring some water for the pot.” 
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