Her Prairie Knight
"Meaning, I suppose, that Sir Redmond doesn't. I didn't think you would be so unjust. Sir Redmond is a perfect gentleman."
"Well, you've got a chance to marry your 'perfect gentleman,'" Dick retorted, savagely, "it's a wonder you don't take him if you think so highly of him."
"I probably shall. At any rate, he isn't a male flirt."
"You don't seem to fancy a fellow that can give you as good as you send," Dick rejoined. "I thought you wouldn't find Keith such easy game, even if he does live on a cattle ranch. You can't rope him into making a fool of himself for your amusement, and I'm glad of it."
"Don't do your shouting too soon. If you could overhear some of the things he says you wouldn't be so sure"
"I suppose you take them all for their face value," grinned Dick ironically.
"No, I don't! I'm not a simple country girl, let me remind you. Since you are so sure of him, I'll have the pleasure of saying, 'No, thank you, sir,' to your Keith Cameron—just to convince you I can."
"Oh, you will! Well, you just tell me when you
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