The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from Wyoming by William MacLeod Raine: "I think we did. There will be no more Shoshone gang. It's
members have scatted in all directions."
"I'm glad you stayed, then. We can live at peace now." And
presently she added: "I knew you would not come back until you
had done what you set out to do. You're very obstinate, sir. Do
you know that?"
"Perseverance, I call it," he smiled, glad to see that she was
recovering her lightness of tone.
"You don't always insist on putting your actions in the most
favorable light. Do you remember the first day I ever saw you?"
"Am I likely ever to forget it?" he smiled fondly.
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