`` I do , '' said Kate , in a convincing tone . Aunt Jennie felt a little worried -- as much as she could feel worried over anything -- and she tried her best to dissuade Kate , although she plainly did not have much hope of doing so , having had enough experience with her determined daughter to realize that when Kate said she was going to do a thing she did it . It was rather funny to listen to the ensuing dialogue . `` Kate , you ca n't do it . It 's a crazy idea ! The road is one hundred and twenty miles long . '' `` I 've driven it twice , Mother . '' `` Yes , but not in such a wet year . The trail is impassable in places . '' `` Oh , there are always plenty of dry spots to be found if you only look hard for them . '' `` But you do n't know where to look for them , and goodness knows what you 'll get into while you are looking . '' `` We 'll call at the M.P. barracks and get an Indian to guide us . Indians always know the dry spots . '' `` The stage driver has decided not to make another trip till the October frosts set in . '' `` But he always has such a heavy load . It will be quite different with us , you must remember . We 'll travel light -- just our provisions and a valise containing our wedding garments . '' `` What will you do if you get mired twenty miles from a human being ? '' `` But we wo n't . I 'm a good driver and I have n't nerves -- but I have nerve .
Besides , you forget that we 'll have an XXXXX guide with us . ''
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