After the Indians departed, Rachel bolted from the cabin and wrapped her arms around Loretta. Woodenly she returned her aunt's embrace but kept her eyes on the cloud of dust that drifted toward the river, the Comanche's words echoing. Despite the heat, a clammy chill washed over her.
"You're all right," Rachel crooned. "You're all right."
Tightening her arms around her aunt, Loretta closed her eyes. She had stood face to face with a Comanche warrior and was still alive.
"You're all right," Rachel crooned. "You're all right."
Tightening her arms around her aunt, Loretta closed her eyes. She had stood face to face with a Comanche warrior and was still alive.
( Catherine Anderson )
[ Comanche Moon ]
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