I didn't expect ever to be happy again, but we
shall. I feel it."
She broke down again and dabbed at her eyes with her kerchief. Sam, very
much embarrassed but not at all displeased at this display of feeling,
patted her dark hair and encouraged her to composure.
"There. It's all right, now, ma'am. Sure you'll be happy. Any mother that's
got kids like these--"
He caught up the little girl in his arms by way of diverting attention from
himself.
This gave a new notion to the impulsive little woman.
"I want you to kiss them both. Come here, Kennie. This is Mr. Yesler, and
he is the best man you've ever seen. I want you to remember that he has
been our best friend."
"Yes, mama."
"Oh, sho, ma'am!" protested the overwhelmed cattleman, kissing both the
children, nevertheless.
Pelton laughed. He felt a trifle hysterical himself. "If she thinks it
she'll say it when she feels that way. I'm right surprised she don't kiss
you, too."
"I will," announced Norma promptly, with a pretty little tide of color.
She turned toward him, and Yesler, laughing, met the red lips of the new
friend he had made.
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