"
"I thought you may belittle any risk we might run. You are so
accustomed to these ruffians at Oak Creek, but three city girls are
different from western ranchmen. Even Polly and I are better seasoned
for the adventures we may encounter than Anne and her friends," was
Mrs. Brewster's reply.
"Well, if you feel the least nervous over this trip you had better
remain at home with the girls. Ah reckon we-all can readily find the
cave by the descriptions Polly gave us, and by the claim she staked.
Then, too, Rattlesnake Mike can guide us to any spot on the
mountaintop."
"I don't want to deprive the girls of any safe adventure we may
experience, Sam, nor do I want them to run risks. So we had better wait
and leave it entirely to them, if you feel sure nothing would happen
through an encounter with ruffians," said Mrs. Brewster.
"Oh, if that is what worries you, Mary, rest your mind on that score.
No one will attack such a large party, especially when the Sheriff and
his men are in the party."
"Well, then, Sam, we'll get out the supplies you need to take for the
excursion, and then you can catch a few hours' sleep."
But it will take another book to tell what actually did happen there
and on Grizzly Slide; and who Ken proved to be; and whether John
Brewster loved Anne Stewart, or Tom Latimer fell a victim to Barbara's
blandishments. All these queries are answered in the second volume
called: "Polly and Eleanor.
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