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"I did not know what you were hinting at I see it now. Wonota is a true redskin. We read about the stoicism of her race, but we do not realize what that means until we try to fathom an Indian's deeper feelings. "I talked with her about her father. She is very proud of him, this Totantora, as she calls him. "She is deeply, and justly, angered at that Dakota Joe Fenbrook.
Hammond had arrived from the railroad and had been told about the incident, "He is a dangerous fellow, that Fenbrook." "He has made himself a nuisance," agreed Mr. Hammond. "Tell William and the other boys to keep their eyes open for him. The moment he appears again if he does appear let them grab him. I will get a warrant sworn out at Clearwater for his arrest.
Wonota pointed scornfully at Fenbrook, just then struggling to his feet. "Joe, heap smart white man. Wuh!" She really was grimly chuckling. "He go get a talking paper from the court. Call it injunction, eh?" "I heard about the injunction," admitted Ruth interestedly. "All right Wonota can't leave Joe to work for you, eh?
Ruth had insisted upon Wonota's remaining at the Red Mill from the hour she had ridden there for protection. Not that they believed Fenbrook would actually harm the Indian girl after he had cooled down. But it was better that she should be in Ruth's care as long as she was to work somewhat under the latter's tutelage. Besides, it gave the picture writer a chance to study her subject.
But I believe you been cuttin' the sand right out from under my feet. Ain't you?" "I do not know what you mean, Mr. Fenbrook," said Ruth sharply. "You're Ruth Fielding, ain't you?" he demanded. "Yes. That is my name." "So they tell me," growled Dakota Joe.
"He'd make such a fine 'bad man." "He certainly would," agreed Helen. Just how bad the proprietor of the Wild West Show could be was proved the following day. Mr. Hammond sent Ruth a telegram In the morning intimating that something had gone wrong with their plans to get Wonota into their employ. "The Court has given Fenbrook an injunction. What do you know about it?"
Hammond and the company in general worked over some of the lumber-camp scenes, retaking or arranging for the shots over and over again, Ruth rode with her two chums on many a picturesque trail around Benbow Camp, Hubbell Ranch and the Clearwater station of the railroad. They were quite sure that Dakota Joe Fenbrook had left this part of the country and left in a hurry.
They all took a recess at Chicago, however, and it was there a second incident occurred that showed Dakota Joe Fenbrook had not forgotten his threat to "get even" with Ruth Fielding and the moving picture producer with whom she was associated. The special car was sidetracked just outside of Chicago and the whole party motored into the city in various automobiles and on various errands.
The Indian girl was utterly disillusioned about traveling with a tent show; and even the promises Fenbrook had made her of improved conditions during the winter, when they would show for week-runs in the bigger cities, did not encourage Wonota to continue with him.
"Makin' one o' them picture-shows right here on the public road? I want to know!" At that, and without rising from his seat in the road, Dakota Joe Fenbrook lifted up his voice and gave his opinion of all moving picture people, and especially those that would steal "that Injun gal" from a hard-working man like himself.
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