Wade heard Columbine's glad little cry, but he did not turn to look at her then.
But when they reached the spot where Moore stood Wade could not resist the desire to see the meeting between the lovers.
Columbine, being a woman, and therefore capable of hiding agitation, except in moments of stress, met that trying situation with more apparent composure than the cowboy.

Moore's long, piercing gaze took the rose out of Columbine's cheeks.
"Oh, Wilson! I'm so happy to see you on your horse again!" she exclaimed.

"It's too good to be true.

I've prayed for that more than anything else.

Can you get up into your saddle like you used to?
Can you ride well again ?...