Quicksilver Passion (27 page)

The trail’s too rough for a buggy,” she interrupted.
I thought I might just hire a horse and ride out there—”

Alone?” The ugly little man looked thunderstruck.
Do you mean alone?”

Al was right. She must be loco. If she thought about it very long, she’d realize just how crazy the notion was.
Oh, quit acting like the Mother Superior at a nunnery, Al. No one would bother me. All the boys in the area know me.”

He only stared at her a long moment.
This ain’t like you, Silver. In fact, you ain’t been the same in the last couple of days. Take my advice—if you want to invest in mining, do it the way Tabor’s doing.”

No, I think I’ll ride out there, have a look around—”

Then I’ll go with you.”

You don’t know how to ride.” She stood up.
Remember I was raised on a farm. I’ll be okay.”

He sighed heavily.
Is there nothing I can say to stop you, Silver?”

You know me better than that.”

You’re liable to get raped! Think about some filthy animal crawling all over you!”

The thought brought back her past with a shudder.
I can take care of myself. Tell you what, I’ll borrow some of your clothes and put my hair up under a hat.”