I came
to tell you that we put them under the box where we hide things, at
the entrance to the swamp as we came in. I knew I would need my hands
crossing the swamp, so I hid them there. You'll find them at the same
old place."
Then Freckles spoke.
"It's mighty risky for you to be crossing the swamp alone," he said.
"I'm surprised that the Bird Woman would be letting you try it. I know
it's a little farther, but it's begging you I am to be going back by the
trail. That's bad enough, but it's far safer than the swamp."
The Angel laughed merrily.
"Oh stop your nonsense!" she cried. "I'm not afraid! Not in the least!
The Bird Woman didn't want me to try following a path that I'd been over
only once, but I was sure I could do it, and I'm rather proud of the
performance. Now, don't go babying! You know I'm not afraid!"
"No," said Freckles gently, "I know you're not; but that has nothing to
do with the fact that your friends are afraid for you. On the trail you
can see your way a bit ahead, and you've all the world a better chance
if you meet a snake.
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