The board was suddenly replaced at the window. After what Silent has seen he'll trust me with you. He'll let me come back. She dropped her soft hands over his clenched fist. Minutes are greater than hours.
Tonight's the time.
Before he reached the door she ran to him. Two arms went round his neck, two warm lips fluttered against his. Buck ran for the door. Outside he stood bare-headed, breathing deeply. His face was hot with shame and delight, and he had to walk up and down for a moment before he could trust himself to enter the ranch house.