19/37 I tried to walk, but--but I am better now. When he returned, the girl was still seated against the rock. I could tell from his tracks." "I think I can walk. I must." She tried to rise, but, with the pain caused by the effort, the blood sprang to her cheek for a second and then fled back to her heart, and she sank back, her teeth catching her lip sharply to keep down an expression of anguish. |