first trip to the East, although he has frequently visited St. Louis and
Chicago."

On the following day the man called for a physician and Doctor Gardner
was sent for.

"I've got pains here," said the man from the West, and pointed to his
chest. "Do you think I am getting consumption?"

The Riverside physician made a careful examination and then said the man
had probably strained himself.

"Reckon I did," was the ready answer. "I was in the mine and a big rock
came down on me. I had to hold it up for ten minutes before anybody came
to my aid. I thought I was a dead one sure."

"I will give you some medicine and a liniment," said the doctor.
"Perhaps you'll feel better after a good rest." And then he left.

That afternoon Joe had to go up into the hotel for something and passed
the room of the new boarder. He saw the man standing by the window,
gazing out on the water.

"I'm dead certain I've seen him before," mused our hero. "It is queer I
can't think where."

Doctor Gardner wanted to be taken across the lake and Joe himself did
the job. As he was rowing he asked about the man who had signed the
hotel register as David Ball from Montana.