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She was therefore surprised at the alert , beady eyes of the swarthy Mexicans , in place of the dreamy lassitude to which she was accustomed . The surprise was ephemeral and soon passed away ; but she was to recall it later . The following morning when the party was again under way , Helen rode up to Uncle Sid . `` Uncle Sid , you ride down to the camp with the crowd , and I 'll meet you there at noon . I 'm going this way . '' She pointed to a trail which branched off from the main line . `` What for ? ''