On the Trail of Geronimo — page 176: what you’re looking at

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164 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. few and far between for us not to make the most of them. ” ‘There is no resisting such an invitation, ”’ said the delighted Dick with a laugh, as he turned to Joggens, Windstrom, and their companions, and directed them to drive through the archway, stable the steeds, give them feed, and then make themselves as much at home as they chose. By this time Mrs. Harland, hearing voices, had come forth to learn the cause. She was introduced to Lieutenant Dick, who, hatin hand, followed the two into the dwelling, where he shook hands with the elderly lady. All three of the ladies were refined, and hospi- table. It may have been because the lieutenant was so charmed by the winsome Fanny, that he was sure he had never visited so captivating a family. Their affection was apparent in the manner of each, and the callers were made so welcome that they instinctively felt they would not be unwelcome, even if they tarried several days. Lieutenant Whitcomb gave a hasty sketch of the scout on which he had been engaged, adding that by permission of his captain he had taken several of his men and made a detour for the purpose of eConniclooolks (C(O) mM