On the Trail of Geronimo — page 324: what you’re looking at

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310 ON THE TRAIL OF GERONIMO. “Tf they were a little closer,” she replied, “I be- lieve I could; but the chief has his back turned toward us and does not talk very loud; I wonder whether it can concern us.” “J have speculated on the same point, but I can- not understand what shape matters should take that could cause any such agitation on the part of the old fellow; he has us in his power, and the President of the United States himself could not frighten him into sparing us if he didn’t choose to do so.” “Then it may be that Captain Campereaux has secured some advantage which has frightened Geronimo.” The lieutenant shook his head. “That is impossible; the time may come when the chieftain is run to earth, or when he will get tired of destroying, but after his escape the other night, I don’t see any other possible ending to the war. ‘There is only one thing that I feel certain about.” “¢ What is that?” “ That if it is your good fortune to be restored to your father, he won’t hesitate to emigrate from this country as soon as he can.” CONRNIEloOO Sot