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256 LaucgHING Boy . A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A AAA AAA AAA AA An not made a sign. He still knelt, staring at her. zz the fresh blood welling, and at the red stump the arrow in his hand. She was brave, brave. She whispered, ‘Get me some of the whiskey He gave her a stiff dose in a cup. She empti=- it at once, and sighed. A little colour came back: ‘It will be dark soon. You had better go now I can take care of myself. But before you g: know this: whatever you have seen, I love yc: and you only and altogether. Good-bye.’ She handed him back the cup. As he took i- their fingers touched, and he looked into her eyes: I Something snapped inside of him. He fell for- ward, his head close to his knees, and began sob- bing. She laid her hand on his shoulder. ‘You have been hasty, I think. One should not turn up a new trail without looking around. And you have not eaten, you are tired. This has been hard for you. In a minute I shall heat some | coffee, and we can talk straight about this.’ Cm ree II The night was plenty sharp enough for a fire indoors. Under her directions he prepared canned goods and coffee, but neither of them did more £ than toy with the food. He had a feeling that she was going to find a solution for them; the ex- | perience that they had just shared had changed |

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