But he disliked to let her know he understood, so he gave one last glance at those gripped hands and casually held out the lines.
"Will you take these just a second ?" he asked.

"Don't let them touch your dress.

We must not lose of our load, because it's mostly things that will make you more comfortable." He arose, and turning, pretended to see that everything was all right.
Then he resumed his seat and drove on.
"I am a little ashamed of this stretch through here," he said apologetically.

"I could have managed to have it cleared and in better shape long ago, but in a way it yields a snug profit, and so far I've preferred the money.

The land is not mine, but I could grub out this growth entirely, instead of taking only what I need." "Is there stuff here you use ?" the Girl aroused herself to ask, and the Harvester saw the look of relief that crossed her face at the sound of his voice.
"Well I should say yes," he laughed.