Wilson's agitation seemed strange and deep.
"Yes, I do." The cowboy bit that out through closing teeth, as if locking them against an almost overmastering temptation.
Columbine lost her curiosity.

She was woman enough to realize that there might well be facts which would only make her situation harder.
"Wilson," she began, hurriedly, "I owe all I am to dad.

He has cared for me--sent me to school.

He has been so good to me.

I've loved him always.
It would be a shabby return for all his protection and love if--if I refused--" "Old Bill is the best man ever," interrupted Moore, as if to repudiate any hint of disloyalty to his employer.