Linrock is free and safe now, its future in the hands of roused, determined, and capable men." We were all silent after Steele ceased talking.

I did not believe Diane could have spoken just then.

If sorrow and joy could be perfectly blended in one beautiful expression, they were in her face.

By and by I dared to say: "And Vaughn Steele, Lone Star Ranger, has seen his last service!" "Yes," he replied with emotion.
Sally stirred and turned a strange look upon us all.

"In that case, then, if I am not mistaken, there were two Lone Star Rangers--and both have seen their last service!" Sally's lips were trembling, the way they trembled when it was impossible to tell whether she was about to laugh or cry.