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The Reign of Law; a tale of the Kentucky hemp fields by James Lane Allen
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way.

"Since a man knows nothing else was created for him, he feels his
loneliness without her so much more deeply. They ought to be very
good and true to each other--a man and a woman--since they two are
alone in the universe."

He gulped down his words and stood up, trembling.

"I must be going," he said, without even looking at Gabriella, and
went out into the hall for his coat.

"Bring it in here." she called. "It is cold out there." She watched
how careless he was about making himself snug for his benumbing
walk. He had a woollen comforter which he left loosely tied about
his neck.

"Tie it closer," she commanded. "You had a cold last night, and it
is worse tonight. Tuck it in close about your neck."

David made the attempt. He was not thinking.

"This way!" And Gabriella showed him by using her fingers around
her own neck and collar.

He tried again and failed, standing before her with a mingling of
embarrassment and stubborn determination.

"That will never do!" she cried with genuine concern. She took hold
of the comforter by the ends and drew the knot up close to his
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