upon a long journey, with no home port to return to it was unspeakable. He would stop it. But how?
For another half hour he sat there thinking. His brows knit in deep thought. Then finally he got up with a shout and went to Palo'mine's side. He put his arms about the horse's neck and laid his face against his cheek.
"Yes, old Pal, we will stop it. You and I together. We will win back Eaton Manor, or break in the attempt."
With that pleasant prospect in mind, the boy went back into the house to try and cheer up the rest of the family. They must remain in the dark for the present. No one could be told of his project.
