"You look so--so pale." "No.

I'm only tuckered out," replied Wade, easily, as he wiped the clammy drops from his brow.

"It was a long ride to get here." "I'm the lady of the house," she said, with a smile.

"I'm glad to welcome you to White Slides, and hope you'll like it." "Well, Miss Columbine, I reckon I will," he replied, returning the smile.

"Now if I was younger I'd like it powerful much." She laughed at that.