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e circus men accounts of the roughness and brutality of the miners, or at least of a certain class of them, for some were quiet and peaceable men, and he knew that there was no extreme of which they were not capable. Life is sweet, and to a boy of sixteen, in good health and strength, it is especially dear. Suppose he should lose his life in this region? Probably none of his friends would ever learn what had become of him, and his uncle and cousin would not scruple to spread rumors to his discredit. It was certainly tantalizing that he should be tied hand and foot, utterly unable to help himself. More and more light crept in at the window, and there was every indication of its being a glorious day. But this prospect brought no pleasure to poor Kit. "Before this time the circus people must have found out my absence," he thought. "Will they take the trouble to look for me?" Kit was on good terms with his comrades, indeed he was popular with them all, as a bright boy is apt to be, and he did not like to think that no effort would be made to find him. Still, as he could not help owning to himself, they had no clew that was likely to lead to success. He had given no one notice where he was going, and his capture was not likely to have been observed by any one. While he was indulging in these sorrowful reflections, his attention was drawn to a noise at the window. "They can't have come back so early," he said to himself in surprise. He twisted himself round to catch a glimpse, if possible, of the early visitor, and to his delight, he caught a partial view of Janet's dress. Suppose she should prove a deliverer, he said to himself with beating heart. The visitor, whoever it was, was evidently trying to peer into the cabin. Kit was so placed in a corner as to be almost out of sight in the dark interior. He felt that he must attract attention. "Hallo, there!" he cried in a loud clear voice. "He's there!" thought Janet, "just as father said." "Let me out!" cried Kit, eagerly. "Draw out the bolt, and open the door!" "Will she do it, or will she be frightened away?" he asked himself, with his heart filled with suspense. He did not have long to wait for an answer, and a favorable one. He heard the bolt withdrawn, then the door was opened, and the girl's face appeared. Janet Hayden was small, not especially pretty, and rather old-fashioned in looks, but to poor Kit she seemed like an angel. "Are you the
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