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196 JOSE. of me reach my friends in the civilized world at any time?” “ All I know is what McAllister said, when he ex- pected the young master’s return,” replied the housekeeper, inclining her head to one side as if_to refresh her memory. “Let me see; the coach. for Santa Fe passes one day, and two weeks later, it comes back on its way to Missouri, and so on regu- larly every month.” The young lady for some minutes seemed en- grossed in thought. Then she said, raising her head with a smile: “Well, Hattie, the ride in the open air seems to have benefited me, and I hope to do justice to your repast. When I shall have become better ac- quainted with the surroundings I hope to be able to undertake an occasional excursion without arous- ing half the men in the fort.” “T dare say you are not afraid to risk it even when there’s danger from the Indians, though I hardly think they will let you try it,” exclaimed the old lady, with a good-natured laugh; “but I’m glad you reminded me of the dinner, for I should have chatted here for an hour to come!” She arose. “The maid is always at hand, and you have only to call her if you need anything,” she said, and with a nod of the head, left the room. EOmichooks (E(0)