XIX. IN DEADLY PERIL 154
XX. GOOD NEWS 160
XXI. A BULL AND A BEAR 168
XXII. IN THE CANYON 175
XXIII. REALITY 183
XXIV. WONOTA'S SURPRISE 192
XXV. OTHER SURPRISES 198




RUTH FIELDING IN THE GREAT NORTHWEST




CHAPTER I

RUTH IN PERIL


The gray dust, spurting from beneath the treads of the rapidly turning
wheels, drifted across the country road to settle on the wayside hedges.
The purring of the engine of Helen Cameron's car betrayed the fact that
it was tuned to perfection. If there were any rough spots in the road
being traveled, the shock absorbers took care of them.

"Dear me! I always do love to ride in Nell's car," said the plump and
pretty girl who occupied more than her share of the rear seat. "Even if
Tom isn't here to take care of it, it always is so comfy."