Cannot you forgive the mistake of a thoughtless girl?
Is there any reason why we should not be, at least, friendly ?" There was an appeal in her voice, but the man's face did not respond.
"I cannot say that I feel any bitterness over the past," he answered lightly.

"I am willing enough to blot that out.

What I am interested in is the present.

I should like to understand your purpose here at Dodge." "Surely that is sufficiently clear.

I am merely an exile from home, on account of Indian depredations.