[The Harvester by Gene Stratton Porter]@TWC D-Link bookThe Harvester CHAPTER XVIII 15/79
I can soon gather jimson leaves and seed to fill orders, the hemlock is about right to take the fruit, the mustard is yet in pod, and the saffron and wormseed can be attended later.
I can catch up in two days." "What about----about the big bed on the hill ?" The Harvester experienced an inward thrill of delight.
She was so impressed with the value of the ginseng she would not mention it, even before the man she loved----no more than that----"adored"---- "worshipped!" He smiled at her in understanding. "I'll have to take a peep at that and report," he said. "Are you rested now ?" "Indeed yes!" "You are dreadfully thin." "I always am.
I'll pick up a little when I get back to work." "David, I want you to go to work now." "Can you spare me ?" "Haven't we done well these last few days ?" "I can't tell you how well." "Then please go gather everything you need to fill orders except the big bed, and by that time maybe you could take another week off, and I could go to the hill top and on the lake.
I'm so anxious to put my feet on the earth.
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