the only model that does not make 

 a woman look a fright," she said, 

 submitting to my inspection 

 " Bobbie approves, he hinted at 

 rather more leather, but it will stand 

 alone now, I think. It is very heavy 

 and stiff but Bobbie would have it 

 match his, and you know the Duchess 



has one in which she rides 'cross 



country. Otherwise no, not at all 

 for little Sally. You look as fresh 

 and lovely as ever" (Sally always 

 says agreeable things) "but you 

 must be tired. Everything is packed 

 ready for to-morrow from the essen- 

 tial powderpuff in my saddle bag 

 to the unimportant food and 

 bedding." She deposited a light kiss 

 on the left cheek as I scrambled out 

 of the buckboard over saddles and 

 bundles. 



" You won't find anything here but 

 a few decrepit 'lung-ers' and a man 

 with a grouch. He may be dis- 

 tinguished by a scowl and green 

 plaid stockings. Green is the safety 

 signal, but don't be deceived; I have 

 suffered, so I have warned." 



We ate a nondescript meal to this 

 lively accompaniment and going 



