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Weston , who did not wait for her answer , went on : `` Now , '' he said severely , `` do you feel as comfortable as usual , or are you almost too cold to move ? '' The girl admitted that the latter was the case , and Weston spread out his hands . `` Well , '' he said , `` it will be at least another six hours before the first sunlight falls on that ledge . Besides , as you may remember , you have had only one meal since early yesterday morning , and I shall be especially fortunate if I can get back here with the Indians by noon . Major Kinnaird and his daughter must stay , but that does n't apply to you . Are you still quite sure you have any cause to be angry with me ? '' Ida looked at him with a little flash in her eyes .