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"I met a team near the bluff and lost it again almost immediately," he mumbled finally. Flett's face became intent. "Did the men who were with it see you? Which way were they going?" "No," said George sleepily. "Anyway, though I called I didn't get an answer. I think they were going west." "And there's no homestead for several leagues, except Langside's shack. They'll camp there sure."
"I suppose you'll be sergeant shortly," George remarked. "Corporal comes first," said Flett. "They stick to the regular rotation." "That's true, but they seem to use some discretion in exceptional cases. I hardly think you'll remain a corporal." Flett's eyes twinkled. "I did get something that sounded like a hint. I'll confess that I felt like whooping after it."
"I think you can count on that," she smiled. "But what is Flett's theory?" "If he has one, he's clever at hiding it," Edgar broke in; "but I'm doubtful. In my opinion, he knows the value of the professional air of mystery." "When I see any use in it, I can talk," retorted Flett. "What's your notion, Mr. Lansing? You don't agree that the fellow shot your beast from here?" "No," answered George.
I thought I had met wi' a sore misfortune, twa months syne, when I lost both my cow and my wife over the cliffs; but I went to Davie, and he has gotten me a far better cow and a far bonnier wife." David Flett's habits were well known to me, and on seeing the good man's genial face I at once thought of a way in which he could be of service to me. It is always well to have a friend in court.
If a farmer in Ronaldsay told him he was badly in want of a plough or a pony the skipper would speedily find a farmer in another island who had a plough or a pony to sell, and by thus bringing buyer and seller together he made himself a friend to both. Nothing was out of Flett's way. He had a genius for commerce.
I'm now proud that it's my duty to hand our guests the assurance of our grateful appreciation. Corporal Flett's will be sent on to him." He handed them the parchments, and George felt inclined to blush as he glanced at the decorated words of eulogy; while a half-ironical twinkle crept into Grant's eyes.
The credibility of Flett's witnesses could not be assailed, and cross-examination only threw a more favorable light upon their character.
We shall go home by the way of Flett's Corner, and thus save three miles. But look, Doctor, don't send your bill to the Stickles. Send it to me. Now be sure." "Tut, tut, man. Don't worry about the bills of others. Leave this matter to me. The Stickles won't have any cause for anxiety about the bill, and why should you? It's paid already."
Flett's in touch with some of the American sheriffs, who'll give him the tip, and the first time the fellows slip over the frontier he'll get them. That would suit everybody better and save a blamed lot of formalities." Flora nodded. "It strikes me as very likely; and Flett's perhaps the best man you could have sent. But have you shown the photograph to my father?"
They were all in their places, including Flett's gray, which lashed out at him when he touched it; there was nothing to excite suspicion, but when he reached the end of the row he determined to strike a match and look for the lantern. He was some time feeling for the match-box under his furs, and while he did so he heard a soft rustling in the stall nearest the door.
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