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She did not reply

"Look here! This last thing ought to tie ue won't stay tied--not now, Polly I don't care if

there is soht to respect

your--"

She pulled a hand free and put pluers on his lips "There is

nobody up-country; there never has been anybody, Boyd," she whispered

He took her in his arms, and kissed her, and held her close

"Will you tell , now? I know the answer, sweetheart ive ainst his cheeks and spoke the words his soul was

hungry for: "Because I love you!"