It's true--oh, it's true!" "But, girl, you said you love me," he declared, transfixing her with dark, accusing eyes.
"That's just as terribly true." He softened a little, and something of terror and horror took the place of anger.
Just then Wade entered the cabin with his soft tread, hesitated, and then came to Columbine's side.

She could not unrivet her gaze from Moore to look at her friend, but she reached out with trembling hand to him.
Wade clasped it in a horny palm.
Wilson fought for self-control in vain.
"Collie, if you love me, how can you marry Jack Belllounds ?" he demanded.
"I must." "Why must you ?" "I owe my life and my bringing up to his father.

He wants me to do it.
His heart is set upon my helping Jack to become a man....

Dad loves me, and I love him.

I must stand by him.