Just wait and see, boys. It will be something worth
while."
After all, the stockman was unable to start out with them. He was
subject to attacks of rheumatism, due to his age, and many exposures in
the past. When one of these came on Mr. Mabie was unable to walk any
distance, and, unfortunately, he experienced such an attack that
morning.
"Sorry, boys, but it can't be helped. Reddy, here, will have to take my
place. You don't need me, that's plain. Only don't be too reckless, now.
That's the fault with most youngsters," and he shook his head at Bluff,
who turned fiery red as his eyes fell upon the panther, which Billy was
skinning at that moment.
Of course, Reddy was to act as guide to the party. He had been around
the vicinity a number of times. Besides, he knew the habits of the elk,
which used this valley for their feeding grounds, and if any one could
lead them to success in their hunt it was the young cowboy.
Frank used to look at Reddy, and wonder if he had ever seen him before;
but as that was out of the question, he came to the belief that it was
simply a matter of resemblance.
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