"At least, dear," Deforrest insisted, "let me get a doctor and nurse when--when--"
The brilliant head suddenly bowed itself forward against Young's rough coat. For a moment, her high courage faltered, but not for long. Surely, the same power that had cared for her today would see her through this other trial.
"Nope, not any doctor or nurse," she refused. "I'll have Mother Moll. She knows what to do an' she air safe."
Withdrawing herself from Young's arms, she took his hand and kissed it.
"God sure air good to Tessibel," she murmured.
A moment they stood there. Then the lawyer took up his hat and turned to the door.
"You know, Tess, I love you and want to help you always."
In the doorway, he paused and with bared head heard the girl's parting speech.
"Sure, ye're lovin' me an' I air lovin' you, too. I know Mr. Young, love air here an' everywhere the hull time."