"You blessed little woman! But considering this, how can I say to you
what - tell you that which glorifies the very life in my frame. How can
I offer you a name tarnished by the suspicions of my fellow men?"
"Rand, I acknowledge no such allegations. Oh, I may be lost to all sense
of womanly reserve, but - "
"When my name is cleared, I shall hope to enter Paradise. Till then I
must not. I cannot bring disgrace upon you. I shall return to my old
post of shotgun messenger - "
"Rand! No! Listen to me one moment. Last evening Digger Dan came to
this very place. He told me that if you went back to the stage you would
certainly be killed. They have been robbing all summer. It is said that
Joaquin is in the mountains."
"No, they are Tom Bell's men."
Jo glanced up, startled. "Whoever it is, has sent you a warning."
"Miz Halstead," called a strident voice, "th' stage's jest in, an'
you're paw's took awful sick up on the Middle Fork, at his mine."
"I shall have to go on the morning stage. Will you not please - " to
Rand.
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