and Beth were married by a Justice of the
Peace. Algy and Mrs. Dick were the lawful witnesses of the rites. The
only nuptial present was the gift of a gold mine in the mountains to
the bride.

"You see," said Van, "_you_ are my 'Laughing Water' claim--and just
about all I can handle."

They were alone. She came to his arms and kissed him with all the
divinity and passion of her nature. He presently took her face in his
hands and gave her a rough little shake.

"Where shall we go to spend our honeymoon?"

She blushed like a tint of sunset, softly, warmly, and hid her cheek
upon his shoulder.

"Out in the desert--underneath the sky."

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