Transcriber’s Note: The cover image was created by the transcriber and is placed in the public domain. THE WELL IN THE DESERT ADELINE KNAPP NEW YORK THE CENTURY CO. 1908 Copyright, 1908, by The Century Co. The Century Co. Published August, 1908 All rights reserved THE DE VINNE PRESS TO IN MEMORY OF DESERT DAYS AND GREEN PASTURES 1 BOOK ONE THE VALLEY OF BACA 3 CHAPTER I