Chapter 13. Rowdy Finds Happiness - Page 2

pushed aslant as his head rested against hers.

"Perhaps, girlie, it's for the best. We couldn't have saved him from--the other; and that would have been worse, don't you think? We'll forget all but the good in him"--he could not help thinking that there would not be much to remember--"and I'll get a little home ready, and come back and get you before snow flies--and--you'll be kind of happy, won't you?

"Maybe you haven't heard--but Eagle Creek has made me foreman of his outfit that's going to Canada. It's a good position. I can make you comfortable, girlie--and happy. Anyway, I'll try, mighty hard. You'll be ready for me when I come--won't you, girlie?"

Miss Conroy raised her face, all tear-stained, but, with the light of happiness fighting the sorrow in her eyes, nodded just enough to make the movement perceptible, and settled her head to a more comfortable nestling-place on his shoulder.