14/20 I--I want it for a keepsake, Colin.' He stared at her in surprise. The red flames threw a strange glow on her face, and made her eyes look very bright. The strip of bark dropped from his hands. His arms went out and enfolded the small woman, lifting her almost from the ground as he crushed her against his breast and kissed her lips with the first passionate lover's kisses he had ever given her.... 'Oh, my dear--my sweetheart!' He gave a big, tremulous laugh.... |