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  • I've waited at that station for five hours.

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  • Thank you for inviting us.

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  • He was going to like the clothes she bought for the trip.

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  • You've paid a dear price for this thing.

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  • He had been taking care of her for nearly a year now.

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  • How much did you pay for it?

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  • We're going out for breakfast.

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  • You have no respect for me?

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  • The guinea-fowl likes to hide her nest in out-of-the-way places, and it was one of my greatest delights to hunt for the eggs in the long grass.

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  • Little Benjamin Franklin was very happy; for he was only seven years old.

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  • It works for us.

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  • She stared at him for a moment.

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  • We'll just wait for her.

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  • She is the Ruler destined to be my successor, for she is a Royal Princess.

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  • The impulse gone, I fell down and cried for her to take me up in her arms.

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  • Thank you for calling me.

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  • Thank you for getting me off the hook.

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  • This is not enough for Alex to support?

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  • For the first time it mattered to her.

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  • Seeing the position we are in, I think there is little need for discussion.

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  • Carmen headed for their room.

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  • At home, presents were under the tree, waiting for their return.

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  • She had enough for the entire family.

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  • He paused at the door to wait for her.

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  • I'll ask him for the phone number.

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  • I'm going for a walk.

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  • The main point, however, was that they flew, and flew swiftly, if a bit unevenly, toward the rock for which they had headed.

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  • This came for you today.

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  • How long did he think he could hide them - or avoid them, for that matter?

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  • Now it's time for her to relax.

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  • I like doing things for myself.

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  • It must be difficult for Alex to keep you happy.

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  • I apologize for my sister.

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  • He looked startled for a moment, and then composed himself.

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  • The antidepressants didn't help that much, but maybe they were responsible for the fact that she had not lost control yet.

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  • Lisa thanked her for all the help and assured her that she would be fine.

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  • Are you looking for a job?

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  • The day after his son had left, Prince Nicholas sent for Princess Mary to come to his study.

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  • For a moment she hesitated, remembering their last discussion.

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  • The strangers took their seats at the table willingly enough, for they were all hungry and the platters were now heaped with good things to eat.

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  • The roar of guns, the whistling of projectiles, and the piteous moaning of the cook, which rose above the other sounds, did not cease for a moment.

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  • She stretched and sat up, reaching for her clothes.

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  • She urged her mount a safe distance away, motioning for Jonathan to follow.

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  • They talked for a few minutes and then Carmen left to take Destiny to their room.

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  • Dulce turned, and for a moment Carmen thought she might strike her.

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  • Other than the fact that she and Howard had already disrupted their lives enough for her, it was comforting to have her there.

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  • They hadn't seen her in church for a while and they were worried about her.

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  • For the last time, Howard isn't interested in me.

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  • If you put me in jail again, when I get out there won't be a safe place for you.

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  • She jerked her wrist from his hand and turned away, thankful at least for the warning.

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  • But all along, they believed they would ultimately prevail—and not just win the war, but also do something epic that would change the course of history for all time.

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  • Felipa will be punished for her part in the incident.

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  • Alex had asked one of the men go into town and rent a car for them.

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  • Once again he lowered his head, but this time his lips lingered on hers, searching for a response.

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  • She opted for the warm bath again.

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  • You have set aside the money for a college education.

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  • Going for a walk – in the woods.

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  • Was he searching for answers?

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  • You set yourself up for that, boy.

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  • She turned, running blindly for the privacy of her wagon.

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  • For a moment they simply looked at each other.

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  • The children played and they all talked for a while longer.

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  • He hadn't developed a liking for her.

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  • There was no reason for him to think his father might be romantically interested in her.

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  • As proud as she was of Jonathan, it was Alex who stayed on her mind for a long time after the phone call.

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  • Connie had moved into the house for a while.

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  • When they reached the house, she invited him in for a cup of coffee.

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  • The top was clean except for accessories and a few letters standing upright in a sorter.

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  • At the car, he opened the door for her in a gentlemanly way.

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  • All this work is for nothing.

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  • I can't make the decision for you.

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  • This is the last water hole for a long time.

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  • It is not for me to say how he spends his money.

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  • Carmen watched him silently, waiting for an explanation.

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  • She was slicing some left over pork roast for a recipe tomorrow when Alex walked in and announced that Destiny and Jonathan were asleep.

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  • Tonight he divided his attention between the knife and her face - no doubt waiting for her to broach the subject.

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  • They admire you for what you have accomplished.

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  • It was like Mom not to ask for help.

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  • It was a selfish thought, showing no appreciation for everything they had done.

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  • For a moment she hesitated, and then accelerated.

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  • She knocked his hand away and headed for the house in a stiff jointed hobble.

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  • I hate to ask you for another favor, but I wonder if I could pay you to drive me home.

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  • He and Sarah had done far more for her than could have been expected.

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  • He looked up and studied her face intently for a moment.

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  • When you're only going to work for the summer, you can't be too picky.

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  • For a moment he stared into his coffee.

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  • The place was quiet and secluded, and Sarah would be a sweet person to work for.

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  • Still, working for Giddon would be a challenge.

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  • For a moment he looked as startled as she felt.

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  • No, there's no need for you to make an extra trip.

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  • Can you watch the house for me while I'm gone?

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  • She studied her new boss, for the first time completely aware of his features.

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  • She waited for him to release her, but his lips moved across her cheek and down her neck with soft caressing kisses.

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  • For a moment he looked surprised, and then he frowned.

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  • I may be footing the bill, but you're working for Mom, not me.

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  • She turned and started for the door, but his hand gripped her arm again.

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  • There was probably an innocent explanation for the scene at the building.

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  • Blood left her head so fast that for a moment she thought she would faint.

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  • Standing at the mailbox, it occurred to her that the red flag would be exactly that for Yancey.

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  • Maybe Sarah was making up a story to cover up for Yancey.

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  • Suit yourself, but personally, I think it would be good for you to get out a little.

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  • If he caught her in the woods, she could say she was looking for wild flowers.

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  • Was he actually concerned about the fact that she might have been killed, or that his hideout might have been discovered in a search for her body?

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  • Yancey, help her into the other room and make her get that foot up for the evening.

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  • Lisa started for her room to get a book to read and paused in the hallway to look at a photograph again.

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  • I always thought he felt more pity than love for the old lady.

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  • Who could blame Valorie for shrinking from Yancey's temper?

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  • Let him stew on that for a while.

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  • She headed for her room and a little rest before supper.

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  • We both agree that you need to get out of this place for a while.

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  • He looked startled for a second, and then his eyes flashed, the brows furrowing into one.

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  • For the first time, the idea of marriage crossed her mind.

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  • Yet someone had told him that she was working for Sarah.

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  • She felt disappointed when he released her hand and dug in his pocket for the house key.

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  • He opened the door for her and they entered, quietly slipping into the kitchen.

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  • She stopped to wait for him, unsure whether to be happy about his presence or annoyed.

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  • After examining a rock for ants or other insects, she leaned against it, drawing in the clean smell of the forest.

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  • He only sold them – for money.

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  • Maybe that was the attraction she felt for people like Yancey and Allen.

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  • When she reached for the receiver, he released it reluctantly and then lounged against the wall where he could hear her conversation.

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  • I hope I haven't stirred up trouble for you.

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  • I left a message for him to check on you.

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  • The line down the highway blurred for a second and she realized she had nearly fallen asleep.

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  • There wasn't time for romance right now.

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  • I see you're getting your exercise for the day.

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  • He gnawed on the inside of his mouth, studying her for a few moments.

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  • No. I really do have plans for this weekend.

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  • He hadn't been his usual jocular self for the last three weeks, and now this spontaneous trip to see his parents - and inviting her along?

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  • It probably looked better for him, anyway, as he didn't have a date.

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  • I know you need to get back for your finals tomorrow.

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  • Brandon is out at the north pasture, he'll be in any time for lunch.

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  • There isn't enough work for two people, and Brandon loves the ranch.

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  • Then he headed for the house.

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  • You sure seemed like a willing participant for a while there.

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  • She sent to Bartlesville for information on the pediatrics ward and hinted at interest in a job there.

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  • She had the job she had planned for the last three years.

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  • After a few questions, she hung up with an appointment scheduled for the following Saturday.

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  • I can vouch for this young lady.

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  • He stared at her for a few moments.

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  • A woman your age ought to be looking for a husband – or already married, not chasing all over creation in pants, trying to act like a man.

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  • Or maybe driving the family wagon in for supplies or . . .

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  • I scouted for the army a few years.

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  • She waited for an explanation, but he rode on in silence.

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  • Sounds like a good job for a woman, doesn't it?

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  • Why don't you ride up here with me for a while and give your horse a rest?

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  • I've got a fire going for you.

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  • Fritz was the first to show up for breakfast.

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  • Much as she enjoyed watching them eat crow for desert, she knew their shame would be forgotten by suppertime.

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  • After supper she cleaned up the camp and headed for her wagon.

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  • She was confused and a little annoyed by a growing desire for a more serious relationship.

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  • You were looking for me, weren't you?

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  • Bordeaux seemed to be at a loss for words.

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  • For telling the truth.

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  • He left us kids to fend for ourselves and now he thinks he can come back and pick up where he left off.

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  • Bordeaux watched her silently for a moment.

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  • As for abandoning his children, there's more to it than you think.

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  • Where I've lived for the last two years, thanks to him.

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  • He watched her for a few minutes while she crawled under the wagon and pulled her blanket around her shoulders, and then he walked away.

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  • For a long time she lay wide awake with her eyes closed.

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  • She held hers up for him to see.

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  • She watched them talk for a few minutes.

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  • You don't have to feel sorry for me.

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  • With the canteens full, they started for the cave entrance and then stopped.

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  • Their hiding place was safe for the present.

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  • She stood on her toes and searched for Royce.

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  • We'd have waited for you, but we was outnumbered three to one and didn't have time to look for you.

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  • The long ordeal in the desert was over, but what waited for her now was uncertain.

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  • What about her feelings for him – perhaps gratitude?

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  • He was the one for her – but was she the one for him?

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  • Then this is for you.

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  • Accepting his proposal of marriage might be setting her up for a fall, but declining was surely something she would live to regret.

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  • I've been looking for you every since.

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  • I know you love me, but when people find out I lived with the Indians for three years...

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  • No, Bordeaux had only one reason for wanting to marry Cassie - the ranch.

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  • Excuse me for staring, but aren't you the young lady that had Ashley in a dither?

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  • As for having the town in a... dither,...

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  • After all, they had known and loved each other for a long time.

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  • I'm sorry things didn't work out for you.

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  • Darcie leaned back in the seat and watched Cassie reflectively for a few minutes.

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  • It was nice to get away for a while, but the way women acted, you'd think I was romantically involved with every one of the men.

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  • For Bordeaux, the experience made him valuable.

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  • For Darcie, it was the opposite.

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  • For her sake, she hoped he would.

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  • She wanted to hate Bordeaux for what he had done, but like a shameless hussy, she still longed to hear his voice - feel his touch.

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  • As for the ranch, she had always known it could be taken away.

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  • By the time the stage arrived, she was packed, but not ready for the trip.

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  • Could you wait for me here, honey?

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  • It was all working out very well for him.

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  • For a moment she avoided him.

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  • How was I supposed to know you had a thing for Davis?

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  • But their conversation... was an expression of love for a sibling – siblings that had apparently been through a lot together.

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  • He was wrong for running instead of making peace.

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  • For a second she thought he was going to smile.

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  • It was fit for a queen.

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  • The rifle is for emergencies only.

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  • It was a risky thing, lying down on the couch with a man, but this was Cade - half asleep and asking her to stay - Cade, who never asked for anything.

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  • It took a decade or two for the new medium to be seen in light of itself, not just in terms of what it displaced.

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  • There was the usual amount of discussion as to a name for me.

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  • In his first letter which came soon after he had left home, Prince Andrew had dutifully asked his father's forgiveness for what he had allowed himself to say and begged to be restored to his favor.

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  • Next, bolts for the doors of the new building were wanted and had to be of a special shape the prince had himself designed, and a leather case had to be ordered to keep the "will" in.

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  • From this you will see that you have a perfect right to reassure the inhabitants of Smolensk, for those defended by two such brave armies may feel assured of victory.

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  • He wasn't buying it for one minute.

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  • Len is going to take care of the details for me.

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  • An uncomfortable silence surrounded them for a while as Rachel diced tomatoes and Adrienne chopped the lettuce.

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  • Rachel sighed and continued her relentless search for romance.

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  • Mom always told me to watch out for those fast talkers.

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  • As usual, her stomach was grumbling for food.

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  • Dad thinks it's a real coo, but Mom doesn't much care for the idea.

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  • Of course, Brandon was a little old for mama to be fussing over him.

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  • For a moment, she said nothing - afraid to trust her voice.

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  • Had they been taking him for granted?

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  • He paused for a moment to catch his breath.

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  • She's working at the hospital to pay for her education.

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  • Mr. Marsh glared at her for a moment, and then his gaze slowly warmed.

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  • He thinks I'm responsible for his father's death.

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  • Rachel glanced at her for a moment.

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  • Your father asked me to look for you while I was out this way, and bring you home if I could.

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  • Anyway, he had never indicated any special feeling for her.

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  • Bordeaux paused beside Pete and spoke to him for a moment before he strolled over to join Cassie.

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  • He listened intently for a few minutes.

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  • When the last horse had been gone for a few minutes, he stood.

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  • No, I can vouch for the fact that it is Indian blood.

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  • The soft sand in the ravine would make it simple for the Indians to detect where they had emerged.

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  • She kept a keen eye out for the same kind of weed and was surprised at how much they found.

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  • We're going to stay here for the night.

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  • We can rest tonight and head for Ashley in the morning.

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  • He took her hand and led her across the camp, heading for a jumble of rocks.

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  • He stepped forward and reached for her, but she took a step back.

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  • The memory of her weakness for him was all too fresh.

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  • What were his plans for the future?

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  • Grabbing the canteens, she headed for the spring.

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  • We've been invited to stay for breakfast.

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  • In fact, they appeared to be hanging on her every word – waiting impatiently for the answer.

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  • He told me he got on a ship in Galveston and sailed for three years.

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  • He was wrong for using a bottle to settle his problems, and wrong for being unfaithful to his wife.

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  • I'm not trying to make excuses for his behavior.

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  • That evening everyone met in Springtown for an engagement party.

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  • He wasn't much for conversation.

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  • She waited for him to open the conversation, idly wondering if it would be ten before he spoke.

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  • That's a long way to drive for steak and potatoes.

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  • She paused, realizing he was looking for a deeper meaning.

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  • I suppose it is different things for different people - dreams or goals.

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  • Apparently he was merely looking for companionship - his kind.

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  • Good for him, but what does that have to do with me working for him?

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  • The line was silent for a few moments and then Mary let loose with a heavy sigh.

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  • For the next week Cynthia listened to - and even found herself instigating - discussions about Mr. Cade.

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  • Being the only postal employee in a small town, the petite extravert was always ready for conversation.

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  • Adrena tipped her head to the side and studied Cynthia thoughtfully for a moment.

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  • But then, they seemed to remember everything - probably because they kept it revived for entertainment.

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  • Why had Cade singled her out for the job?

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  • No. I have a truck, but it hasn't started for a month.

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  • What would he want for breakfast?

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  • A small frosted window allowed light to enter the room that was obviously a storage space for heirlooms.

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  • I apologize for badgering you about your mother.

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  • He watched her intently for a few moments longer and then turned his attention to his food.

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  • She watched him head for the barn and wondered how he could stand being out in the cold all day.

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  • Would they be snowed in for a week now?

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  • She leafed through the book, looking for a clue.

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  • She stared at the kitchen doorway, waiting breathlessly for the person to appear.

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  • She lifted the chair and ignored his offer to carry it to the kitchen for her.

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  • The statement was an open invitation but she was several conversations wiser now, and waited for him to volunteer the rest of the story.

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  • He turned and headed for the family room door again.

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  • He didn't wait for an answer.

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  • It always hits the spot for me on cold days.

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  • She shrugged and went back for an armload of wood.

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  • You start that and he'll hang around for sure.

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  • Working for Cade might not be as dull as she had first thought.

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  • As for Cynthia, her cheeks weren't the only things filling out.

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  • This is the herd I've been developing for about five years.

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  • I don't know what traits you look for in beef cattle, but they look healthy.

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  • She couldn't agree with him more, but it was an unusual viewpoint for a man.

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  • I'll be fine after we rest for a little bit.

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  • Why don't you rest here a few minutes and I'll do the serving for once.

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  • About two hundred yards away a lone wolf stood poised for flight, watching them cautiously.

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  • They leave them for breeding purposes.

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  • No, I simply think there is a proper way to do things, and humans have a habit of doing what pleases them at the moment, not what is best for the future.

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  • Of course, it would be more profitable for the ranch if I culled those animals by taking them to the slaughter house.

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  • The trouble is, my ranch has been a safe haven and even headquarters for the wolf population around here.

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  • So far, deer and rabbits are easier for a few wolves to pull down than a healthy cow, but if the pack gets too big they may go after cattle.

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  • You'd fall for him.

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  • Well, he isn't interested in me, so the door is still open for you.

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  • Were her feelings for Cade so obvious that he had detected them?

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  • He wanted her to look elsewhere for romantic attention.

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  • It didn't look good for him.

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  • I twisted Cade's arm to get him to come out here with me for a picnic lunch.

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  • I forgot for a minute.

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  • They talked for several hours and when Mary left, Cade was nowhere in sight.

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  • He came in for supper and ate in silence.

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  • He shrugged nonchalantly, but his gaze rested on her thoughtfully for a few moments before he finished his meal.

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  • Funny how little things like that could stay in a person's thoughts for hours.

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  • Was it possible for him to sleep through this weather?

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  • Cade who felt no desire for a woman?

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  • For a moment she lay still, afraid any movement would frighten him away like a wild cat in the daylight.

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  • For a moment she had the shocking realization that the situation was out of control.

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  • For him it was nothing more than a brief episode of pleasure.

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  • She scrubbed her skin rosy for nearly an hour and finally abandoned the attempt to remove the guilt.

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  • I'm starving, and Rachel is almost ready for that taco seasoning.

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  • Brandon glanced at Adrienne as he opened the door for Julia.

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  • It looks like a storeroom for HP.

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  • Following that resolution, she was up at five the next morning getting ready for work.

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  • She started for the door again, but he caught her arm.

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  • I can understand you not wanting to invest the money for a car, but what's wrong with accepting a ride now and then?

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  • He stared down at her for a moment, his expression unreadable.

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  • The crisp morning air wasn't necessary for the purpose of waking her up.

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  • Did he suspect that she was beginning to feel more for him than simple friendship?

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  • Right now she only had time for school.

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  • Roxanne had a set her cap for him and Adrienne had no intention of being the one to spoil her friends' plans.

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  • For a moment he looked confused.

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  • Adrienne was still smiling when Brandon opened the door for her.

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  • The idea that Brandon felt relieved wasn't all that flattering - or comforting, for that matter.

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  • It hasn't been easy - for either of us.

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  • You're probably not used to eating like this, but when you're cooking for men...

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  • Mr. and Mrs. Marsh stared at her for a moment and finally Mr. Marsh spoke.

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  • What do they do for a living?

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  • Adrienne expected a sharp response from Mr. Marsh, but he only regarded his wife thoughtfully for a few moments.

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  • Brandon was fortunate to have been raised by two people who cared as much about each other as they cared for him.

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  • That was unusual for Brandon.

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  • At times he seemed on the verge of revealing it to Adrienne, only to draw back into himself and avoid her for days.

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  • They were disappointed when Adrienne didn't invite Michael... or anyone else, for that matter.

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  • The smoke was bothering me and I didn't want to ruin the party for all of you, so I simply walked home.

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  • He gazed down at her for a long time.

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  • For a moment she was too startled to do anything but stand there.

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  • Was she merely a female to hold for the evening - or was this what he had been trying to tell her for so long?

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  • Was he was feeling more than just friendship for her?

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  • Yet, wasn't it better if the issue didn't surface for a while?

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  • She gently tugged her wrist from his hand, searching in her purse for the keys to the apartment.

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  • Working, studying... don't you have a minute you can set aside - for me?

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  • Then they were locked in a passionate embrace, seeking and finding the love they had been pushing aside for so long.

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  • They kept their emotions at bay for the most part.

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  • Since they were scheduled to be too late for supper that day, it was a good excuse to eat out together.

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  • It's been more than that for a long time - or am I only imagining things?

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  • I've been living in the same apartment with you for two years.

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  • Julia swung away from the door and called for Rachel.

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  • Did he think the rules were only for the others?

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  • We can't expect them to make an exception for us.

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  • I let our stupid house rules stand between us for a long time, but I was the one who finally broke them.

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  • The news out and the engagement ring twinkling on her finger, it was hard for Adrienne to keep her mind on her studies - and Brandon wasn't helping much.

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  • For a moment they both stared at each other in silence.

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  • Will you two hold it down for a few minutes?

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  • The highway ahead of them was clear, except for one big truck coming their way... and a car approaching the highway to their right.

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  • Sometimes she would stop crying for a while, and it seemed that she was gaining control.

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  • What would it have hurt to put her studies aside for one day?

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  • Mrs. Marsh glared at the papers, as if they were to blame for the situation.

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  • They were silent for a long time on the way back.

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  • Kids think their parents should work two jobs to pay for their college education.

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  • The more she heard, the harder it was to believe the job was for real.

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  • Davis handed her a scalding cup of coffee, his chocolate gaze scrutinizing - probably searching for some indication of congeniality.

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  • She tossed out the verbal bait and waited for him to strike.

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  • I'm not against a woman having a job, as long as she sticks to work meant for women.

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  • Get those mules inside the circle of wagons and be ready for trouble.

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  • She watched the dunes anxiously for Bordeaux.

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  • Her feelings for Bordeaux had become more than mere friendship.

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  • Hours later, baked by the sun and choked with dust, Pete finally called a halt for the day.

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  • He could have gone to get those troops - or to Ashley for that matter.

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  • Certainly he wasn't responsible for their safety.

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  • That had to count for something.

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  • Oblivious to her frozen stare, his black eyes fixed on Bordeaux as he dashed for cover.

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  • Or, we could throw our saddles on the mules and use the rest for pack animals.

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  • Saddle a mule for each person; pack all the supplies you might need on the extra mules and burn the rest of the supplies.

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  • He mulled it over in silence, sipping on his coffee while they all waited for his decision.

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  • They packed as much as they could on six mules and left the other six for riding.

    1
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  • Using the extra sand, they made fortifications and bedded down for the night behind them.

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  • Cassie had to smile when Bordeaux positioned himself in a spot less than ten feet from her and pretended to settle down for the night.

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  • Separating might increase the risks for some, but it would reduce the risk of everyone being captured.

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  • From the top of a dune they paused for a backward glance.

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  • For the first time, Cassie realized what a target they had been around the fire at night.

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  • They'll have to wait for water, the same as we did.

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  • Maybe you'd like to stick around here for a while to see if they show up.

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  • His eyes constantly roved over the dunes and his rifle lay across his lap, ready for use.

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  • He dropped to the sand and crawled the rest of the way to the top, peering over the edge before he motioned for her to continue.

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  • Why on earth would anyone feel sorry for you?

    1
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  • Indeed, why should anyone feel sorry for her?

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  • She was doing enough of it for herself.

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  • As far as that went, Mom did seem mighty upset for a while after Dad left.

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  • It's almost time for you to close up.

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  • I haven't fallen for him.

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  • You're falling for him.

    1
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  • Cade was trying to be accommodating, but sometimes he was as skittish about conversation as the cat was about being touched - and likely for the same reason.

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  • Her cheeks flushed again and in her desperate search for something to explain her preoccupation, she plunged into the subject of the curtains.

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  • For a minute she was afraid she had stepped over the line.

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  • Handing out compliments seemed to be out of character for him, but hadn't he always been honest and direct?

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  • Every Friday they went to town for groceries and he never questioned what she bought.

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  • He paid for the supplies with a check and took her and Mary out to eat.

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  • Cindy, how would you like to do some redecorating for me?

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  • You have a natural instinct for the simple but elegant.

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  • For me everything is functional, but you have style.

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  • I mean, it might be hurtful for your sister to see me using your mothers' things.

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  • Was she falling for him?

    1
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  • He was already responsible for her food and housing.

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  • Cynthia reached for her purse.

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  • Mary contemplated her soberly for a few moments and then spoke gently.

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  • Well, maybe it does for some people, but not a hard hearted old witch like me.

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  • Under that facade of indifference beats a heart primed for breaking.

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  • For a while she was going to be far too busy.

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  • She was falling for Cade.

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  • For the next week, she tried to stay too busy to think about him.

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  • I assume you're the one responsible for the new look.

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  • Don't you think you're setting yourself up for a disappointment?

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  • Save the smart talk for later.

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  • She quietly crossed to the kitchen and put some water on the stove for coffee.

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  • He knelt beside her and reached for the cat.

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  • His features twisted into what might have passed for a wry smile.

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  • Bandages are for humans, not animals - not for things like this, anyway.

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  • He'll limp around for a week or so and then he'll be fine.

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  • Her smile broadened into a grin as she reached for the cat.

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  • She caught her breath, realizing for the first time that he was actually an attractive man.

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  • Locked herself in her room for days working on layette sets for the grand children Russie would never provide.

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  • I actually felt a little sorry for her.

    1
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  • So that was why Cade felt responsible for his mothers' death.

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  • I think this place is beautiful, and apparently the ranch is paying for itself.

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  • Would you believe he covers up with the excuse that he's saving himself for one special girl?

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  • I mean, he's a twenty eight year old man, for heavens' sake.

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  • Why is it virtuous for a woman to practice chastity, and ludicrous for a man?

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  • You defend him because you work for him and you're a loyal employee, but I'll bet you've wondered why he's so unresponsive.

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  • Because Cade was so reclusive and entertained controversial ideas, he was a target for that kind of gossip.

    1
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  • So it had all been a show for Claudette.

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  • How could he betray her trust so utterly - for the sole purpose of proving a point to Claudette?

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  • In fact, she had been nothing more than a spectator for a convincing roll Cade was playing.

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  • For a long time he simply stood there, and when he finally spoke, his voice was controlled.

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  • I want to apologize for forcing myself on you and I want to assure you that it will never happen again.

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  • I'm not sure who started that story, but it floated around here for my last two years of high school.

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  • Then I wondered if you were putting on a show for her to prove nothing was going on between us.

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  • I didn't mean for it to be that way.

    1
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  • His anger was unfounded, but she had to accept some of the blame for his method of approach.

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  • He couldn't have asked for a better housekeeper, but the atmosphere between them had become strained.

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  • I need to go to town for something so I'd better get started.

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  • Why don't you let me go in and get it for you?

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  • Dark splotches hindered her vision and she paused, planting a hand firmly on the counter for support.

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  • The back door was too far away for her rubbery legs, and the only alternative was the sink.

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  • A mental picture of Cade shopping for such items brought a smile to her lips.

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  • I'll leave this here for you.

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  • Why don't I pack a lunch so we can go down to the pond for a picnic?

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  • I was raised on a farm, and being an only child, I learned not to depend on others for entertainment.

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  • Why would he be upset with Mary for paying them a visit?

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  • In the next few minutes she had reason to believe that wasn't his only cause for concern.

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  • Had that been the purpose for his trip to town?

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  • She might be worrying for no reason.

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  • For that much she was grateful.

    1
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  • For the rabbit, it was a bad day.

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  • For the hawk and her young, it was a good day.

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  • You haven't been in to see Mary for a while.

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  • Why don't we go out for pizza tonight?

    1
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  • He glanced at her sharply and regarded her thoughtfully for a few moments.

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  • Tomorrow Uncle Henry and I must start back for Kansas.

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  • As for reaching the top of the earth, I have never heard that it is possible to do that, and if you succeeded in getting there you would probably fall off.

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  • And now, my friends, please to excuse My lisping and my stammers; I, for this once, have done my best, And so--I'll make my manners.

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  • The milkers would let me keep my hands on the cows while they milked, and I often got well switched by the cow for my curiosity.

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  • There is no play in them, for this comes after work.

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  • Pierre suddenly saw an outlet for his excitement.

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  • Pressing his lips together he made that effort for the twenty-thousandth time and lay down.

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  • For a moment she wanted to retract the part about being entertainment, but when he spoke she realized it might have been exactly what she needed to say.

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  • Her expression must have looked stricken, because he reached for her.

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  • She snuggled into his arms and felt safe for the first time since the accident.

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  • I didn't mean to make you late for your appointment.

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  • The answer surprised her, but for some reason she was sure he wouldn't hit her.

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  • She simply wasn't looking at it – or maybe for it.

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  • I keep warning you about the wild life, but you have to learn for yourself, don't you?

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  • She had assumed the pool was for his daughter.

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  • He reached for her robe.

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  • She started for the patio door and he gripped her arm.

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  • She was searching through her house for some unidentified object when a shadow emerged from the dark.

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  • For a few minutes he sipped it in silence.

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  • Yancey was down the trail to whatever he did for a living.

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  • She stood for a moment, trying to remember what the smell was.

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  • Soon she would need to come back home to get ready for college.

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  • The one you dumped me for.

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  • Thank you for driving all that way to make sure I was safe.

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  • And yet, it had been her goal for over three years.

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  • Slipping into a pair of tennis shoes, she headed for the kitchen.

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  • It was simple enough to wander around outside, as if she were looking for something.

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  • Her heart raced as she frantically searched for a place to hide.

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  • It's all there, and thanks for the business.

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  • She waited for him to get a little way down the path before she slipped from her hiding place and went to the door.

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  • She glanced around the dimly lit room, desperately searching for a way out.

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  • The window was barely large enough for her to pass through, but she might be able to get out that way.

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  • There was no way to lock the screen, so she simply pushed it shut and started for the house.

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  • She shivered, wondering what plan Yancey had for dealing with her.

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  • In the meantime, she had to avoid Yancey while she thought up some excuse for leaving.

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  • If she could get to her telephone, she could call someone for help.

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  • For a moment Lisa was too stunned to say anything.

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  • Lisa waited for his reply in tense silence, but his response filled her with equal anger and pain.

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  • Did he marry Valorie for love, or because she found out about his business?

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  • He listened for a minute and then his tone was sharp.

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  • Lisa turned and started for her room.

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  • His voice shot out after her and she darted for the bedroom.

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  • He was quiet for a minute and she wondered if he'd given up, but no such luck.

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  • She grabbed the clothes and started for the suitcase again, and he slammed the lid down.

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  • I thought it was for their own good.

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  • You wanted nice things, so you substituted your family for a conscience.

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  • Maybe he was making something up for their benefit.

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  • It also told me he was willing to make a sacrifice for her protection.

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  • I could understand why he would be chasing her, but if I'd have known she'd go for a guy older than me...

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  • Lisa wasn't looking for it, but when she saw it, she knew what it was.

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  • Try walking in my shoes for a day.

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  • Thankful for the change of subject, Cynthia launched into a description of her latest conquests with the cat, again tucking that nagging doubt to the back of her mind.

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  • I know what you're up to and thanks for the concern, but I'm fine now.

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  • You've been working for me for almost three months now and this is the first time I've ever seen you sick.

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  • He reached for the bowl.

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  • For a moment he gazed down at her as though something were troubling him, but then he finally turned.

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  • Maybe he was one of those men who felt they needed to protect and care for all women.

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