"
"Unless he should land in the next town, Madison, which the boat, having a
good hour's start of us, would reach before the swiftest messenger we
could send; probably has already reached."
"Then the best plan will be for me to ride on to Madison, give notice to
the authorities, have it ascertained whether our man has landed there, and
if not telegraph to the next town and have them ready to board the boat,
with a warrant for his arrest, as soon as it arrives."
"Yes; and I'll mount Selim and go with you," answered the doctor. "I
probably know the road better than you do. And our wives may keep each
other company till we return."
"What do you say, Elsie?" asked Mr. Travilla.
"That I will go or stay as you think best."
"We must ride very fast; I think it would fatigue you too much; so advise
you to stay with Mrs. Balis, and I will call for you on my return."
"Do, Mrs. Travilla! I should be delighted to have you," urged Mrs. Balis;
"and you can tell me all about last night. What a trial to your nerves! I
don't wonder you are looking a little pale this morning."
"Thank you, I will stay," said Elsie; and instantly her husband, giving
his horse into Nap's charge for a moment, sprang to the ground and lifted
her from the saddle.
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