Nevada Nights
“Out meeting the charming men of Virginia City."Cameron whirled at the shrill voice coming from the darkened parlor. Taking a candle from the hallway, she entered the room. Near the window, Miriam sat in her wooden chair. The smug look on her face faded as she took in Cameron’s torn dress, her loosened hair streaming about her face and shoulders.Pulling the wheels with trembling hands, she glided nearer."Were you . . . Are you—hurt?"Her real concern wasn’t lost on the trembling young woman. At l...east it was a start toward friendship. Cameron lifted her head. "No. I’m—fine."The look of concern was instantly erased. The voice hardened. "I’ve heard that the citizens of Virginia City are a tough lot. That’s one of the things I won’t ever have to worry about. And you wouldn’t either if you didn’t go about the countryside alone.""Thank you, Miriam. I’ll remember that in the future." Cameron kept her voice even. "And now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m afraid I’ve had all I can deal with tonight."As she walked from the room, Cameron could feel her half-sister’s gaze leveled at her.She was painfully aware of their contrast.MoreLess
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