The baby, who had been wiggling, stopped at once and looked at him solemnly. But their fears were unfounded. He knew it wasn't helpful, but he was in no mood for conversation. He was too short to see over the cattle and had no idea there was a bear around.
But she had trusted herself to Jake and she still hoped that he would make good. Zwey was smiling, as if he were playing with a child. She liked his tolerance and his humor, and felt an amused pride in the thought that he still put her above other women, despite all the years since they had first courted. It could be an Indian chief for all you know.
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