So she's young--and handsome.' 'Oh, in a coarse sort of way....

No, I wouldn't say that; she's rather refined for her upbringing.

Anyway, Steadbolt as well as a lot of other men fell in love with her--Steadbolt was pretty well off his head over it.

She wouldn't have him at any price--naturally--and I had to give the fellow work outside the head-station to keep him away from her.
That was before I went south.

Very likely he's been trying it on again, and knew I should have to get rid of him as soon as I came back.' 'Why doesn't the woman marry again ?' McKeith shrugged.