“How does your mother feel about it?”
“Mother doesn’t seem to care; it isn’t her nature.”
They both knew what Dawn meant.
“With Peter in trouble, I don’t think Dad would consider any offers,” said Dawn.
“Yes, I understand that,” said Ryker.
Dawn turned back to the door of the office.
“I believe I’ll go out and have a talk with your father,” decided Ryker.
Dawn shook her head quickly.
“I don’t believe you better, Mr. Ryker. He said he’d kill the first man that comes on the ranch.”
“But that is ridiculous, Miss Dawn!”