[Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter]@TWC D-Link bookFreckles CHAPTER XVI 11/23
My father says so. You're all right, Freckles!" She reached him her hand, and as two children, they broke into a run when they came closer the gang.
They left the swamp by the west road and followed the trail until they found the men.
To the Angel it seemed complete charm.
In the shadiest spot on the west side of the line, at the edge of the swamp and very close Freckles' room, they were cutting bushes and clearing space for a big tent for the men's sleeping-quarters, another for a dining-hall, and a board shack for the cook.
The teamsters were unloading, the horses were cropping leaves from the bushes, while each man was doing his part toward the construction of the new Limberlost quarters. Freckles helped the Angel climb on a wagonload of canvas in the shade. She removed her leggings, wiped her heated face, and glowed with happiness and interest. The gang had been sifted carefully.
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