‘em.”

“Don’t be troubled about that; we’ll see later. Only remember one thing. I don’t know what you’ve done, nor why you must run away like this — I haven’t asked. I may be breaking the laws of the land as much as you in helping you off. I am doing it because, until I know of some downright evil in you, I’m bound to help you, and the best way to repay me will be for you to — you know — do right.”

“Are you doin’ this fer her?” He looked off at the hills as he spoke, and not at the doctor.

“Yes, for her and for you. Don’t linger now, and don’t forget my directions.”

The youth turned on the doctor a