old East," as he termed it, with its puny
possibilities, did not amount to much, and that as soon as he was old
enough to shape his own destinies, he should return to the only section of
the country worthy the attention of a young man of parts. Meanwhile, he
was perfectly well again, and willing to comply with his father's desire
that before he made any positive arrangements for his future, he should
get a sound and thorough education.

"So you are actually going out to the wild and barbarous West,
to live on a ranch, milk cows, chase the wild buffalo to its
lair, and hold the tiger-cat by its favorite forelock," wrote
Rose Red. "What was that you were saying only the other day
about nice convenient husbands, who cruise off for 'good long
times,' and leave their wives comfortably at home with their own
families? And here you are planning to marry a man who, whenever
he isn't galloping after cattle, will be in your pocket at home!
Oh, Clover, Clover, how inconsistent a thing is woman,--not to
say girl,--and what havoc that queer deity named Cupid does make
with preconceived opinions! I did think I could rely on you; but
you are just as bad as the rest of us, and when a lad whistles,
go off after him wherever he happens to lead, and think it the
best thing possible to do so. It's a mad world, my masters; and
I'm thankful that Roslein is only four and a half years old."

And Clover's answer was one line on a postal card,--

"Guilty, but recommended to mercy!"

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