" Then, with a meaning twinkle in
his eye, he told her, gravely: "It seems a pity that I ain't
younger and better-lookin'. I would sure cut short your grief."
Then he raised his hat and rode away, chuckling.
Alaire turned to Dave in dismay. "He knows!" she cried.
"I'm afraid they all know. But don't worry; they'll respect our
wishes."
Father O'Malley had ridden on ahead with Benito and Dolores; Dave
and Alaire followed leisurely. Now that the moment of their
parting was at hand, they lingered by the way, delaying it as long
as possible, feeling a natural constraint at what was in their
minds.
"How long--will it be?" he asked her, finally. "How long before I
can really have you for my own?"
Alaire smiled into his eyes. "Not long. But you'll be patient,
won't you, dear?"
He took her hand in his, and they rode on silently, a song in the
heart of each of them.
THE END
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