Then I won't." "But by and by--" "No, not by and by.

Never, Nat.

Never." He drew his hand across his forehead.
"Never!" he repeated, more to himself than to her.
"Never.

Yes, Nat." "Then, by the everlastin'! I'll do somethin'-- " "No, no, you won't.

Nat Hammond, I know you.