[Lady Bridget in the Never-Never Land by Rosa Praed]@TWC D-Link bookLady Bridget in the Never-Never Land CHAPTER 15 11/16
Do you carry civil wars about with you? Only, there's nothing very romantic in fighting for mere freedom of contract--it seems so obvious that people should be free to make or decline a contract.
I wonder which side you would take.' Her levity called forth an impatient ejaculation from McKeith. 'I'm afraid in my wars it's generally been what your husband would consider the wrong side,' said Maule with a laugh.
'I've usually fought with the rebels.' 'Then you'd better not go to Breeza Downs.
You'd better stop and fight for me,' exclaimed Bridget. 'That's just what I was about to propose your friend should do,' said McKeith in hard deliberate tones.
He looked straight at his wife--shoulders and jaws squared, eyes like flashing steel under the grim brows.
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