He rose, offering his hand to Evanlyn to assist her. Even though she was lithe and athletic as a cat, she took it, enjoying the contact. She saw Horace's slight frown as she did so and smiled to herself. A girl can never have too many admirers, she thought. Will seemed unperturbed by the fact that she retained hold of Selethen's hand a little longer than politeness dictated. But then, Ranger's were trained to look imperturbable. He was probably seething with jealousy, she thought.
John FlanaganSit down, Will. Thereโs a good fellow,โ he said. โYes, sir,โ replied Will, and Haltโs eyebrows shot up in surprise. โHeโs never called me sir,โ he said. โProbably trying to get on my good side,โ Crowley replied. Halt nodded savagely. โProbably.
John FlanaganWell, we can ride together for a while longer. The highway south is farther along this way. I'll be glad of some cheerful company." "First time anyone's said that about me," Halt replied.
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