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cowboys and ranchers; the public seems to like those well enough; but for Heaven's sake let women alone—until you know 'em!"
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"Hunter, you have hurt me
deeply," sighed Miles. "I thought
Caroline was pretty well drawn, and
now you tell me that she is only a
bundle of silk and lace! To-morrow
I shall go out and fall in love straightway
with the first woman I set eyes on.
Maybe she'll have a husband and a
large family dependent on her; then
you'll be sorry you spoke as you have;
sorry you drove me to desperation.
Think of the bereaved husband and
the seven—did I say seven?—seven
motherless children! Think"
"Oh, I don't believe the husband's in any danger."
"That's because you've never seen me in the rôle of Don Juan, Hunter. I
