[The Harvester by Gene Stratton Porter]@TWC D-Link bookThe Harvester CHAPTER XII 20/56
You have felt my grip! I warn you!" "How does my niece come to be taking money from you!" "You have forfeited all right to know.
Ruth, you cannot remain here.
You must come with me.
I will take you to Onabasha and find you a room." A horrible laugh broke from the man. "So that is the end of my saintly niece!" he said. "Remember!" cried the Harvester advancing a step.
"Ruth, will you go to the rest I suggested for you ?" "I cannot." "Will you go to Doctor Carey's wife ?" "Impossible!" "Will you marry me and go to the shelter of my home with me ?" Wild-eyed she stared at him. "Why ?" "Because I love you, and want life made easier for you, above anything else on earth." "But your Dream Girl!" "YOU ARE THE DREAM GIRL! I thought the red bird told you for me! I didn't know it would be a shock.
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