Well, that's right; I've put up the dollars to give you a good time, but you can't get where you want on your own feet." He paused with a dry smile.

"I allow you're smart enough to figure this out." "I have," said Sadie.

"There's much I don't know and couldn't learn here.

If I'm to move up, my husband must help." "Then I only know two men round the settlement who could help.

Festing's my choice." A wave of color flushed Sadie's white skin, but her voice was quiet.