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Rh He began pacing again with that singular step.

&quot;When I went out to Satan in the corral this evenin', I found him standin' lookin' south.&quot;

She rose and faced him with a little gesture of surrender.

&quot;Then you must follow the wild geese, Dan!&quot;

&quot;You don't mind me goin', Kate?&quot;

&quot;No.&quot;

&quot;But your eyes are shinin'!&quot;

&quot;It s only the reflection of the firelight.&quot;

Black Bart whined softly. Suddenly Dan straightened and threw up his arms, laughing low with exultation. Buck Daniels shuddered and dropped his head.

&quot;I am far behind,&quot; said Dan, &quot;but I ll go fast.&quot;

He caught her in his arms, kissed her eyes and lips, and then whirled and ran from the room with that noiseless, padding step.

&quot;Kate!&quot; groaned Buck Daniels, &quot;you've let him go! We've all lost him for ever!&quot;

A sob answered him.

&quot;Go call him back,&quot; pleaded Joe. &quot;He will stay for your sake.&quot;

She whispered: &quot;I would rather call back the wild geese who flew across the moon. And they are only beautiful when they are wild!&quot;