They were alone, then, save for the grave and tolerant horses, and Ginger went swiftly into his arms. “I don’t want to say good-by even for three hours,” she said, rebelliously. “But you’ll be coming back; always you’ll be coming back, and always it will be as it was on Aleck’s bridge.” Snort came nearer and nosed jealously at Dean Wolcott’s shoulder, and he spared a hand for him. Then he looked down and kissed the red scratch on Ginger’s cheek where it rested against his dull sleeve. It was dust-colored, dust-covered. Suddenly he threw back his head and laughed aloud, gladly, triumphantly. Accolade of victory; sign and symbol of battles and beatitudes. “Corduroy,” he said, touching the fabric of his coat and of hers, “_corde du roi!_” “Of course,” Ginger said, wondering a little, but too deeply content to wonder very much, “corduroy.” THE END BOOKS BY EVERETT T. TOMLINSON YOUNG PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION No one knows Revolutionary history better than Dr. Tomlinson. This history is unique, for in it he emphasizes the part played by the citizens during the Revolution. Illustrated. PLACES YOUNG AMERICANS WANT TO KNOW In this book Dr. Tomlinson has presented thrilling descriptions of the most notable places in the history of our country. FIGHTERS YOUNG AMERICANS WANT TO KNOW A set of little known yet thrilling stories of boys who never became famous but did their bit manfully and passed on. The stories are all true. THE STORY OF GENERAL PERSHING This is the first authentic account of General Pershing’s career. THE MYSTERIOUS RIFLEMAN A story of the revolution that makes exciting reading. A brave, high-hearted hero figures in the vivid scenes. THE PURSUIT OF THE APACHE CHIEF A thrilling tale of adventure, fighting and pursuit. How two young men battle with an Apache tribe among the Arizona canyons. SCOUTING ON THE BORDER A story of U. S. Army life on the borderland of Mexico, abounding in excitement, gun-play and heroism. THE TRAIL OF THE MOHAWK CHIEF Here the white man is on the trail of Joseph Brant, that famous Mohawk chieftain. It is a splendid tale of our ancestors and the men they fought. D. APPLETON AND COMPANY PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AMONG THE NEWEST NOVELS THE HOUSE OF MOHUN By GEORGE GIBBS, Author of “Youth Triumphant,” etc. A distinguished novel depicting present day society and its most striking feature, the “flapper.” A story of splendid dramatic qualities. THE COVERED WAGON By EMERSON HOUGH, Author of “The Magnificent Adventure,” “The Story of the Cowboy,” etc. A novel of the first water, clear and clean, is this thrilling story of the pioneers, the men and women who laid the foundation of the great west. HOMESTEAD RANCH By ELIZABETH G. YOUNG