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Fledra was so desirous of his love and confidence that she made as if to speak . She took two steps forward , then hesitated . Remembering Ann and the care she had given Floyd , her hand fell convulsively on the door , and she tried to close it . She dared not tell him of Lon 's midnight visit to the home , and wondered if he would give her up to her squatter father , and let Flukey be taken back to the settlement . `` I told ye the truth when I said I was prayin ' , '' she said ; `` but I was thinkin ' , too , if it was right for a father to have his own children , if he was to ask for 'em . '' Horace , not understanding her enigmatical words , regarded her gravely . `` What a queer girl you are , anyway , Fledra ! ''