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"There! we've licked the platter clean," she said "What starved bears

ere! I wonder if I shall enjoy eating--when I get home I used

to be so finnicky and picky"

"Carley, don't talk about holy

"You dear old farmer, I'd love to stay here and just dream--forever,"

replied Carley, earnestly "But I came on purpose to talk seriously"

"Oh, you did! About what?" he returned, with soe of tone and expression

"Well, first about your work I know I hurt your feelings when I

wouldn't listen But I wasn't ready I wanted to--to just be gay with

you for a while Don't think I wasn't interested I was And now, I'"

She smiled at him bravely, and she knew that unless some unforeseen

shock upset her co which s

"You do look serious," he said, with keen eyes on her

"Just what are your business relations with Hutter?" she inquired

"I'et an

interest in his sheep, and I expect to, some day We have some plans