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In a few seconds she would be leaning comfortably on the broad shoulder next her . Without interrupting the team 's even trot , Scott leaned down , fished another blanket from under the seat and arranged it on the back of the seat between them just in time to receive Polly 's sleepy head , so that she rested half on the blanket , and half on his own steady bulk for the rest of the trip . `` Poor youngster , she has had a day of it , '' the man said softly , as he arranged the blanket carefully around her . `` And , by gum , I 'll bet she has n't had a mouthful to eat since noon ! Well , women have endurance , I 'll say they have . Built like Angora kittens and with the constitutions of beef critters . Go on , Romeo -- I do n't want her fainting with hunger on my hands , she 's mad enough at me now . ''