Golden Roses (2012)
“She was going to live with Indians. Suddenly it seemed terribly important to remember all she had studied about the Mexican people and their heritage. How would they treat an American white woman? Would they even let her stay in their village? Dolita was friendly with them, of course. Maybe they would tolerate her for Dolita’s sake. But she was too weary to think at all, or even to worry, so she let her mind drift while they rode.
At last, Allegra reined her horse to a stop, and Amber and Dolit...a pulled up beside her. Beyond, through a thick grove of mahogany trees, the Alezparito ranch was visible in the early dawn. Twisting in her saddle to face them, Allegra said, “I must leave you here. Dolita, keep to the high range, out of sight.”
“Allegra, it’s really daylight now,” Amber said worriedly. “Can you slip back inside unnoticed?”
“I will say I was out for an early morning ride. No doubt there will be suspicion”—she smiled wanly—”for I have not ventured out in so long.”MoreLess
At last, Allegra reined her horse to a stop, and Amber and Dolit...a pulled up beside her. Beyond, through a thick grove of mahogany trees, the Alezparito ranch was visible in the early dawn. Twisting in her saddle to face them, Allegra said, “I must leave you here. Dolita, keep to the high range, out of sight.”
“Allegra, it’s really daylight now,” Amber said worriedly. “Can you slip back inside unnoticed?”
“I will say I was out for an early morning ride. No doubt there will be suspicion”—she smiled wanly—”for I have not ventured out in so long.”MoreLess
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