"That is why he took me into partnership." "He married a Cree, didn't he ?" inquired Gaviller casually.
Colina glanced at her father in surprise.

This was hardly playing fair according to her notions.
"A half-breed," corrected Ambrose.
"Of course, Eva Lajeunesse, I remember now," said Gaviller.

"She was quite famous around Caribou Lake some years ago." Ambrose with an effort kept his temper.

"She has made him a good wife," he said loyally.
"Ah, no doubt!" said Gaviller affably.

"Do you live with them ?" "I have my own house," said Ambrose stiffly.
Here Colina made haste to create a diversion.
"Aren't the Indian kids comical little souls ?" she remarked.