Hunch, with his other arm, drew her head against his shoulder. He was happy in a way that he had never before understood, for she trusted him, and he was strong and would protect her.
CHAPTER VI—BRUCE CELEBRATES
MAMIE was sick. Hunch did not go to the house, but one night after supper, while he was changing his clothes to go to the Bartlett's, Bruce came in.
“Hello, Bruce. Sit down.”
“Can't stop but a minute. Where're you going?”
“Up to see Jess.”
“I ain't seen you to shake on that, have I, Hunch. Marne told me. She says Jess's tickled to death. When're you going to be married?”
“Dunno exactly. Guess not before spring.”