For her, its scent hung in the evening air as distinctly asdid that of the hibiscus blossoms lying just beyond the windows. Again, just like a mother and child, he thought. They were arguing about how much they ought to spend for supper when the steamboat agent, a thin man wearing a green eyeshade and a slicker came out of his office. Tristan saw no women among them.
Wigg, Faegan, and Jessamay could see the strain on Adrian’s face. ”Rafe smiled and slapped Ox on the back. Abbey remained behind. Grasping Brent’sshoulders, Alfred spun him around.
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