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: seemed a great likelihood of a hitch in plans for the first stage
of that homeward journey. All of Madeline's guests held up their
hands, Western fashion, when Link Stevens appeared with the big
white car. Link protested innocently, solemnly, that he would
drive slowly and safely; but it was necessary for Madeline to
guarantee Link's word and to accompany them before they would
enter the car. At the station good-bys were spoken and repeated,
and Madeline's promise was exacted for the hundredth time.
Dorothy Coombs's last words were: "Give my love to Monty Price.
Tell him I'm--I'm glad he kissed me!"
Helen's eyes had a sweet, grave, yet mocking light as she said:
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