of steam-engineering, and for improvements in engine construction,
"I know," said the girl, nodding. "And I, we owe everything to him. He is sort of revered down home like a Messiah, or something like that. You don't know those days of complete misery and utter hopelessness, and what his coming meant. He seemed like a great big sun bursting through a cyclone. I think he understands that there is, and always will be, a very big, warm place in Cottonton's heart for him. At least, we-all have told him often enough. He's coming down home with us now--with you."
He turned and looked steadily into her great eyes. His hand went out to meet hers.
"You," whispered the girl again.
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