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But also Presley had received a typewritten note from Annixter , inviting him to Quien Sabe that same day . Annixter explained that it was Hilma 's birthday , and that he had planned a picnic on the high ground of his ranch , at the headwaters of Broderson Creek . They were to go in the carry-all , Hilma , Presley , Mrs. Dyke , Sidney , and himself , and were to make a day of it . They would leave Quien Sabe at ten in the morning . Presley had at once resolved to go . He was immensely fond of Annixter -- more so than ever since his marriage with Hilma and the astonishing transformation of his character . Hilma , as well , was delightful as Mrs. Annixter ; and Mrs. Dyke and the little tad had always been his friends .