Only now and then did they exchange a few words of the most commonplace observation.
They were within sight of the little Ozark settlement when Brian said, earnestly: "I wish I could tell you, Miss Williams, just what your coming to help me with this work has meant to me." "It has meant a great deal to me, too, Mr.Burns," she returned.
Then she added quickly: "I suppose the first real work one does after finishing school always means more than any position following could possibly mean, don't you think?
Just like your book.

No matter how many you may write in the future, this will always mean more to you than any one of them." "Yes," he said slowly.

"This book will always mean more to me than all the others I may write." For a moment their eyes met with unwavering frankness.

Then Betty Jo turned her face away, and Brian stiffened his shoulders, and sat a little straighter in the seat beside her.

That was all.
Very brave they were at the depot purchasing Betty Jo's ticket and checking her trunk.