If he does not do so, we will simply sit here till he
goes out and then shadow him."
"That sounds good. Go over and say 'Howdy' to the soldier."
Adrian arose from his seat and stepped over to the soldier.
"Hello, partner!" was his somewhat noisy greeting. "Won't you
come over to our table?"
"Why, sure, neighbor! I was just thinking that I was getting
mighty lonesome."
He arose from his chair and took a seat beside Donald, who had
been observing Strong closely. There could be no doubt that he
had been attracted by Adrian's voice, but he gave no intimation
that he knew the boys.
"Glad to see you," said Donald, without taking his eyes from his
man. "Won't you have another cup of coffee?"
"Bet your life, neighbor!" Then as he lighted a fresh cigarette:
"Smoke?"
"Never learned!" laughed Donald. "Seems mighty funny down here,
doesn't it?"
"Sure does; but you're just as well off without it. Live here?"
"No," replied Adrian; "we were on our way home and got stuck!"
"What's the matter?" asked the soldier, with much concern. "Out
of coin?"
"We haven't much; but Gen. Funston has promised to find us
passage home in a few days. Our friend saw him early this
morning," this latter remark expressly for Strong's ears.
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