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But this was far h the woods; this was inity! I had thrown myself at him, indeed I had! But he had not shown any resistance to me He had wanted me, he loved me; I knew that he did, I could feel it in htdress from the soapy water and immersed it in the clean water in the next tub I would win hi Soon he would co and when he saw me he would remember our passion, and he would bethe linen on the clothesline in the sun

I reprimanded myself as I went back toward the house, the skin ofas it dried How stupid I had been to allow own; I kne she watched me! I would be more careful in the future I would be sure that I did not arouse her suspicions again before Robbie had asked my father for me When he did, when he told ree that we should marry, and then all would be well I would be free of

I went to my room to rest before dinner I was exhausted froht; my arms were sore where Robbie had held them I lay down upon my bed, covered with my shawl, and put my head upon the pillow I re his arms were, hoerful his ain I belonged to him He must want me He would love me

Lily entered to help lass There was a bright pink mark just below my left eye where uise it with powder I rubbed po sounded, I was coed to drink a little wine and take a bite of rice Kevin and Papa discussed the 's work; my mother waited for an opportunity and then said, "Jessaowns," she said