CHAPTER XXII

ON THE REBEL TRAIL “A stick struck me, mother. But it’s nothing serious; merely a scratch.” Such was John’s brief explanation as he entered the dining-room. Mrs. Hampton asked no questions, but seeing how pale Jess looked, she felt certain that something out of the ordinary had happened. It did not take her long to dress the wound, after which the young couple sat down to their supper. “You will take Mrs. Grimsby home, will you not, John?” Mrs. Hampton asked. “Certainly,” was the reply. “You don’t mind waiting …