Most of the food was in her. Two of us
had to go out and Harden and Forrester volunteered. We are very much
worried about them."
"And when did Mr. Milton break his leg?"
"On that same black day! The water's been disagreeing with him, making
him dizzy, and he took a header from the Ida, after rescuing Forrester
from some rapids," said Enoch.
"Doesn't sound much, when you tell it, does it!" Agnew smiled as he
sighed. "But it really has been quite a busy five days."
"One can look at your faces and read much between the lines," said
Diana, quietly. "Now, while Na-che works with Mr. Milton, I'm going to
give you each some coffee."
"Diana, how far are we from the nearest doctor?" asked Enoch.
"There's one over on the Navajo reservation," replied Diana.
"Wouldn't it be better to keep Milton right here and one of us go for
the doctor?"
"Much better," agreed Diana and Agnew.
"Lord," sighed Milton, "what bliss!"
"Then," said Enoch, "I'm going to start for the doctor, now."
"Nonsense!" exclaimed Diana, "that's my job. We've been here two days
and we and our outfit are as fresh as daisies."
"I'm going, myself," Agnew rose as firmly as his weak and weary legs
would permit.
It was Na-che who settled the matter.
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