[The Spirit of the Border by Zane Grey]@TWC D-Link bookThe Spirit of the Border CHAPTER VII 18/37
He struck me as being a fine man." The boys were indeed glad to change the few articles of clothing the Indians had left them, and when they were shaved and dressed they presented an entirely different appearance.
Once more they were twin brothers, in costume and feature.
Joe contrived, by brushing his hair down on his forehead, to conceal the discolored bump. "I think I saw a charming girl," observed Joe. "Suppose you did--what then ?" asked Jim, severely. "Why--nothing--see here, mayn't I admire a pretty girl if I want ?" "No, you may not.
Joe, will nothing ever cure you? I should think the thought of Miss Wells---" "Look here, Jim; she don't care--at least, it's very little she cares.
And I'm--I'm not worthy of her." "Turn around here and face me," said the young minister sharply. Joe turned and looked in his brother's eyes. "Have you trifled with her, as you have with so many others? Tell me.
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