There mustn't anything ever come between you and me; never--never.

I--I want us always to be like we are now.

You've been so good to me ever since I was a little trick, and you whipped big Lem Wheeler for teasin' me.

I--I don't guess I could get along without knowin' you was around somewhere." She finished with a half sob.
It was almost too much.

The man swung around in his saddle, and the horses, apparently of their own accord, stopped.