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Updated: May 31, 2025
"I'm through, sweetheart," he said. "Shall we ?" But Elvine's feelings would no longer be denied. "Serious as all that?" she demanded. The next moment she would have given worlds to have been able to recall the words. "I'm afraid it is in a way." Elvine had no option but to continue the subject. She spoke with real feeling. "May I know, dear?" she appealed.
In a few moments the fugitives were urgently recalled to hear the news of the disaster at Spruce Crossing, which Elvine had brought with her. And during the discussion which followed Nan was forced to stand by while the handsome woman who had supplanted her occupied the centre of attention.
And I can't stand for you being scared by the 'hands' on my ranch. I'll have to get rid of him." Then, as he sat in the saddle with Elvine on her pony at his side, he had taken in Nan and her father in a smiling, comprehensive glance. "I guess Evie's some sport acting the way she's done," he declared with a lover's pride. "I allow we owe her a heap of thanks, eh, Bud?" Bud nodded.
Suddenly the restraint Elvine was exercising gave way. Even her husband's deliberate coldness was powerless to stem the tide of conviction which had steadily mounted up within her. The one thought in her mind was that he stood in danger. Her reason was slight enough, but her love accentuated her intuition.
He needs watching if you want to get on a racket. I don't guess he ever laffed in his life. Not even at a cirkis. Yep. He's a holy terror when he's mad. He cowhided me t'other day so I ain't sat right in a week. If he was to start in to fix you that way, why " "I don't guess he'll cowhide me," said Elvine quickly, as she swung herself into the saddle. "I'm not likely go on a racket."
Suddenly Elvine turned about. Her eyes were smiling, and full of a light which had not lived in them for several years. There was not a shadow of calculation in them now. She held out her hand in token of dismissal. "We had some fine rides together," she said. "My horses are still here." "And the dances. They were very pleasant." "Maybe they can be danced again."
I don't guess I've ever done good in the world, but I'd like to. If I could save one of my sex from some of the pitfalls lying around, maybe I'd feel I'd been some use." "Why not know her better? Say, Nan's no end of a good sort. She'd be real glad." Jeff's invitation sounded lame, even to himself. But he was struggling under an emotion that made words difficult. Elvine laughed. "Would she?
Elvine entered the sitting-room, accompanied by that delightful rustle of silk which is quite irresistible to male ears. At all times a beautiful woman, just now she was incomparable. A joy of life lit every feature, endowing her with an animation of expression unrecognizable in her a few short weeks ago.
The house was less than two miles distant. There was no immediate hurry. Besides, Elvine was reading the letter which Jeff had handed her in reply to her inquiry as to the contemplated journey which Bud had mentioned. Jeff was observing her closely as she read. There were no doubts in his mind. He was not even seeking the effect of the letter.
Jeff was certainly a "good-looker," and he was beginning to understand something of the attraction he must have for a woman like Elvine van Blooren. He was slim and muscular, with a keen face of decision and strength. Then, was he not on the rising wave which must ever appeal to the maturer mind of a widow, however young? His disappointment rose again and threatened to find expression.
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