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THE BETTER MAN.
In the middle of the afternoon the Harvester arose and went into the lake, ate a hearty dinner, and then took up his watch again.

For two days and nights he kept his place, until he had the Girl out of danger, and where careful nursing was all that was required to insure life and health.

As he sat beside her the last day, his physical endurance strained to the breaking point, she laid her hand over his, and looked long and steadily into his eyes.
"There are so many things I want to know," she said.
The Harvester's firm fingers closed over hers.

"Ruth, have you ever been sorry that you trusted me ?" "Never!" said the Girl instantly.
"Then suppose you keep it up," said he.