I think I am better to-day.

Jack hasn't been in here yet!" At this Wade laughed, and Columbine followed suit.
"Well, you look a little sassy to-day, which I take is a good sign," said Wade.

"I've got some news that will come near to makin' you well." "Oh, tell it quick!" she cried.
"Wils won't lose his leg.

It's gettin' well.

An' there was a letter from his father, forgivin' him for somethin' he never told me." "My prayers were answered!" whispered Columbine, and she closed her eyes tight.
"An' his father wants him to come home to run the ranch," went on Wade.
"Oh!" Her eyes popped open with sudden fright.