\"Foreman？\"queriedMadeline。
\"IamsimplybossofStillwell\'scowboys，andrightgladofmyjob。\"
Madelinewasconsciousofaninwardburning。Itrequiredaneffortforhertoretainheroutwardtranquillity。Annoyingconsciousnessshehadalsoofthereturningsenseofnewdisturbingemotions。Shebegantoseejusthowwalledinfromunusualthought-provokingincidentandsensationhadbeenherexclusivelife。
\"Cannotyourpropertybereclaimed？\"sheasked。\"Howmuchdoyouowe？\"
\"Tenthousanddollarswouldclearmeandgivemeanotherstart。