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Sa 42 THRE DOOMED HUNTER. case the young man realized how precarious his position must be. | * “You will give me time—till to-night, at least, to think of this ?” he said. B. Not that he would be any better adapted to meet the re- sult twelve hours hence than at the present time. But his muin idea was to gain time, and if that could be accomplished, other events might work with advantage to him. “ You had time to think,” said Elk’s Foot. “But Tam not decided,” was the reply. “I must have more time—nuust see your place and people.” ; “ Pale-face can think very well here/” was the decided answer, and almost contrary to his expectations the brother and sister retired, leaving him alone to ponder over the unen- viable situation. 7 CHAPTER VI. LOVE AND MATH. For some time Ralph Rilley sat upon the couch of skins. and pondered. Perhaps he had only made matters worse by his delay. Why did he not ask for longer grace, to consider the matter and plan for escape? Possibly he might, even now, gain time till the following morning, and during. the night some possibility might present for getting free. He had hoped that more freedom would be granted him during the day, but the parting words of Elk’s Foot had satisfied ~ him that such would not be the cage, It was near noon, perhaps a little past, when that redoubt- able warrior reappeared, bearing more food, and disposed for savage’s intentions toward him, the young man readily seated himself, and a parley of considerable length ensued, | Its re- sults were far from satisfactory. xry | ss =a The Indian could harp upon but one theme—gratitude for the favor he had rendered the white man. Surely this should - be sufficient reason for the latter marrying his sister, . In vain. Ralph urged that he had not been granted time to study the. | COMMIGCOOKS. COM ' _ . / ; J | f