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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Light of Western Stars by Zane Grey: "Indeed, you are right," replied Madeline. "I cannot understand
them. Come, let us tell the others that Nels and Monty were only
talking and do not intend to leave us. Dorothy, at least, will be
less frightened if she knows."
Dorothy was somewhat comforted. The others, however, complained
of the cowboys' singular behavior. More than once the idea was
advanced that an elaborate trick had been concocted. Upon
general discussion this idea gained ground. Madeline did not
combat it, because she saw it tended to a less perturbed
condition of mind among her guests. Castleton for once proved
that he was not absolutely obtuse, and helped along the idea.
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