"I feel that was the worst." "I don't know that it looks quite as bad as you think.

It's a common thing for a farmer who has lost his crop to go off and work on a new railroad, particularly if he has teams the construction boss can use.
Anyhow, I guess the thing will come right, and I'll help if I can.

But I want to see my way before I move." Helen did not answer, and soon afterwards Sadie left the homestead.

She said nothing to Charnock about her visit, but started for the settlement next morning and informed herself about what had happened at the poolroom and what people thought.

Then she drove home, and getting back at dusk, sat down opposite Charnock, who lounged in a basket chair with a pipe in his mouth.