Plainly Zeke was not inclined to talk. In silence he led the way back to
the camp without referring again to his visit or explaining what his
future plans were to be.
Neither would he talk after he had arrived, except to remark that it would
be time enough to talk when the Navajos came.
Two hours later Thomas Jefferson arrived in camp. The time had been
hanging heavily upon the hands of the Go Ahead Boys and the coming of the
Indian provided a sharp relief.
"Where's Kitoni?" demanded George as Thomas Jefferson alone entered the
camp.
"I cannot say."
"Are you expecting him pretty soon?"
"I expect him to be here when he shall come."
"That's quite a remarkable statement, isn't it?" said John lightly, as the
Indian turned away and approached the place where Zeke was lying on his
back.
An extensive conversation between the Navajo and the guide followed but
the Go Ahead Boys were unable to hear anything that was said.
At last, however, Zeke arose and approaching the place where the Go Ahead
Boys were standing, he said, "I hear you boys didn't do what I told you?"
"What was that?" inquired Grant.
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