You look fifteen years younger," I said, and at that he came over to me
and took my hand.

"Minnie," he said, "maybe you and I haven't always agreed, but I've
always liked you, Minnie--always."

"Thanks," I said, taking my hand away.

"You've got all kinds of spirit," he said. "You've saved the place, all
right. And if you--if you tire of this, and want another home, I've got
one, twelve rooms, center hall, tiled baths, cabinet mantels--I'd be
good to you, Minnie. The right woman could do anything with me."

When I grasped what he meant, I was staggered.

"I'm sorry," I explained, as gently as I could. "I'm--I'm going to marry
Doctor Barnes one of these days."

He stared at me. Then he laughed a little and went toward the door.

"Barnes!" he said, turning. "Another redhead, by gad! Well, I'll tell
you this, young woman, you're red, but he's redder. Your days for
running things to suit yourself are over."

"I'm glad of it," I retorted. "I want to be managed myself for a change.
Somebody," I said, "who won't be always thinking how he feels, unless
it's how he feels toward me."

"Bah! He'll bully you."

"'It's human nature to like to be bullied,'" I quoted. "And I guess I'm
not afraid. He's healthy and a healthy man's never a crank."

"A case of yours for health, eh?" he said, and held out his hand.

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