5/22 It made a roar like the mill at Cedar Creek when it grinds the corn--just like that. So he went out into the cold night--it was sleeting--thinking I'd never miss him, you see, me being fondled and made over by the new man--wouldn't miss him till morning." A scowl of indignation darkened her face for an instant, and she paused, looking off toward the distant hills. I think he couldn't have been right up here--" she pointed to her head. He must have got quite a start of me--poor dear--how could he think I'd break his heart? I must hurry, so good day, sir!" She curtsied to him with a curious awkward sort of grace. |