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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Spirit of the Border by Zane Grey: Fort Henry, and more especially the girls. On the border we need young people,
and, while I do not want to frighten the women, I fear there will be more than
Indians fighting for them."
"I hope not; but we have come prepared for anything," said Kate, with a quiet
smile. "Our home was with uncle, and when he announced his intention of going
west we decided our duty was to go with him."
"You were right, and I hope you will find a happy home," rejoined Colonel
Zane. "If life among the Indian, proves to be too had, we shall welcome you
here. Betty, show the girls your pets and Indian trinkets. I am going to take
the boys to Silas' cabin to see Mr. Wells, and then show them over the fort."
As they went out Joe saw the Indian guide standing in exactly the same
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