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He dismounted, led the pony to a shelving, rock-made shade, and tied him there. Then, with canteen and food slung over his shoulder, Johnny climbed to the peak and sat down puffing on the shady side of one of the twin columns. Seen close, they were huge, steeple-like outcroppings of rock, with soil-filled crevices that gave foothold for bushes.
He drew the rocking-chair up to the fireplace, setting it down rather sharply upon the strip of rag carpet that fronted the wide rock-made hearth. "You need not be afraid to be left alone with me. I am a most inoffensive person." He saw her figure straighten. Then she faced him, her chin raised, a flash of indignation in her eyes. "I am not afraid of you," she said haughtily.
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