I just thought I'd tell you; I'd hate to see you misunderstood by folks around here.

I--I feel kinda responsible for you; I'm the one that found you." Lorraine's eyes twinkled.

"Well, I'm glad to know one person in the country who doesn't gabble his head off.

You haven't answered any of my questions, and you've made me feel as if you'd found a dangerous, wild woman that morning.

It isn't very flattering, but I think you're honest, anyway." Lone smiled for the first time, and she found his smile pleasant.