Ruth and Jennie (who became enthusiastic when she was awake in the
morning) chattered about the idea like magpies from breakfast to lunch.
Then Helen drove over from The Outlook, and she had to hear it all
explained while Ruth and Jennie were making ready to go out in the car
with her.

"You must drive us right to Cheslow," Ruth said, "where I can get Mr.
Hammond on the long-distance 'phone. This is important. I feel that I
have a really good idea."

"But what do you suppose that Dakota Joe will say?" drawled Helen. "He
won't love you, I fear."

"Has he got to know?" demanded Jennie. "Don't be a goose, Helen. This is
all going to be done on the q.t."

"Very well," sniffed the other girl. "Guess you'll find it difficult to
take Wonota away from the Wild West Show without Joe's knowing anything
about it."

"Of course!" laughed Ruth. "But until the fatal break occurs we must not
let him suspect anything."

"I see. It is a fell conspiracy," remarked Helen. "Well, come on! The
chariot awaits, my lady. If I am to drive a bunch of conspirators, let's
be at it."

"Helen would hustle one around," complained Jennie, "if she were in the
plot to kill Cæsar."