18/28 I don't mind being called a squaw-man. You're pretty near white, and you're good enough for me. I'll treat you right--why, I'll even marry you if you're dead set on it. Sure!" She could scarcely breathe, but checked her first inclination to call Poleon, knowing that it needed only a word from her to set that nut-brown savage at Runnion's throat. Other thoughts began to crowd her brain and to stifle her. |