She felt proud to think her hero had been the first to shoot at the beast.
"I didn't give myself time to get scared," he answered.

"I just fired as quickly as I could." "But supposing the wildcat had jumped on you!" And the girl shivered and caught him by the arm.
"I should have defended myself as best I could, Jessie." "You--you mustn't take such risks," the pretty girl whispered, and looked wistfully into Dave's eyes.

"I--I can't stand it, Dave!" And then she blushed and turned her face away.
"I'll be very careful after this, Jessie--for your sake," he answered, softly and tenderly..