The Drifter (2000)
““It's lovely,” Viv whispered as she and Frank rested their horses at the mouth of the valley. “So beautiful and peaceful." Frank had carefully checked out the valley a few days before, and had been pleasantly surprised to find it as Vivian had just described it.
“A little creek is over yonder,” Frank said, pointing. “Water is cold and pure. I had me a drink, and it numbed my tongue." “Large enough to take a swim?" “No. If you're brave you could stick your feet in it, though. But you won't leave... them in there for long." “I'm thirsty." “We'll ride down and have us a drink. Fill up our canteens." “I wrapped up some of that chicken and biscuits." “I'm so fall now I'm about to pop, Viv. But it'll sure taste good later." Vivian took off her fashionable boots and put her feet into the fast-running creek ... for about one second. She squealed, jerked her feet out, and immediately began rubbing them. “I have never felt water that cold!" “I warned you,” Frank said with a laugh.MoreLess
“A little creek is over yonder,” Frank said, pointing. “Water is cold and pure. I had me a drink, and it numbed my tongue." “Large enough to take a swim?" “No. If you're brave you could stick your feet in it, though. But you won't leave... them in there for long." “I'm thirsty." “We'll ride down and have us a drink. Fill up our canteens." “I wrapped up some of that chicken and biscuits." “I'm so fall now I'm about to pop, Viv. But it'll sure taste good later." Vivian took off her fashionable boots and put her feet into the fast-running creek ... for about one second. She squealed, jerked her feet out, and immediately began rubbing them. “I have never felt water that cold!" “I warned you,” Frank said with a laugh.MoreLess
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