6/14 Hey, Mary! Come on out and git acquainted with yer neighbor's girl. Likely-lookin' young woman," he passed judgment, nodding towards Teresita. "Skittish, mebby--young blood most gen'rally is, when there's any ginger in it. What's yer name, mister? We've pulled in the harness together fer twelve year, now, so I guess I know! Come out, Mary." She came shyly from the makeshift tent, her dingy brown sunbonnet in her hand, and the redoubtable Tige walking close to her shapeless brown skirt. |