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"Now you listen, my girl!" he cried. "You listen at close range."
Leslie remained quiet a long second. Then she lifted her face, adorable,
misty eyed and tenderly smiling.
"Douglas, I never listened to a heart before! How do I know what it is
saying? I can't tell whether it is talking about me or protesting against
the way you've been rushing around!" "No levity, my lady," he said grimly.
"This is serious business. You listen while I interpret. I love you,
Leslie! Every beat, every stroke, love for you. I claim you! My mate! My
wife! I want you!"
He held her from him, looking into her eyes.
"Now Leslie, the answer!" he cried. "May I listen to it or will you tell
me? _Is_ there any answer? What is _your_ heart saying? May I hear or will
you tell me?"
"I want to tell you!" said the girl. "I love you, Douglas! Every beat,
every stroke, love for you."
Early the next morning they inspected their equipment carefully, then
drove north to the tamarack swamp, where they arranged that Leslie and
Douglas were to hunt material, while Mr.


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