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A couple of months at the outside. I will come and claim you then, my darling. Theres no one who can stand between us. And how about father? she asked. He has given his consent, provided we get these mines working all right. I have no fear on that head. Oh, well; of course, if you and father have arranged it all, theres no more to be said, she whispered, with her cheek against his broad breast. Thank God! he said, hoarsely, stooping and kissing her. It is settled, then. The longer I stay, the harder it will be to go. They are waiting for me at the cañon. Good-bye, my own darlinggood-bye. In two months you shall see me. He tore himself from her as he spoke, and, flinging himself upon his horse, galloped furiously away, never even looking round, as though afraid that his resolution might fail him if he took one glance at what he was leaving. She stood at the gate, gazing after him until he vanished from her sight. Then she walked back into the house, the happiest girl in all Utah. |
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