Ruth Langan by Pearl

Author:Pearl
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Cal leaned against the outer wall of the Ingram shack and sucked fresh air into his starving lungs. It was a relief to breathe freely again after experiencing the fetid air inside the cabin.

When he straightened, he noticed Gilbert and Daniel watching him wanly. The younger brother seemed always to be standing in the shadow of his older sibling. And always Gilbert had one arm around Daniel’s shoulder, as though shielding him from the cruelties of the world.

“You’ll be wanting to take back the pork,” Gilbert said matter-of-factly.

Cal shook his head. “I would, if it would teach your father a lesson. But the only ones who would be punished would be you and your brother. I’m sure you’ll make good use of it.”

He could read the relief on the boy’s face. Reaching into a pouch he wore tucked in his shirt, he tossed some money to Gilbert. “Put this where your father can’t find it.”

The boy’s eyes went wide with stunned surprise. “Why?”

Cal shrugged. “Just in case you find yourself in need.”

He watched as Gilbert stuffed the money deeply into his pocket.

Cal pulled himself into the saddle. Without another word, he nudged his horse into a run. Suddenly he felt drained. And in need of putting as much distance as possible between himself and the Ingram ranch.

With a sinking heart, he realized that there had been no satisfaction in beating Rolhe Ingram. It hadn’t changed a thing. He still harbored a deep, simmering hatred of the bully, who would continue to take out his anger and frustration on those who were smaller and weaker. Ingram was still a thief who would steal whenever he thought he could get away with it, because he was too lazy to earn his own keep.

As the miles stretched out, Cal realized something else. No matter how far he rode, he could never get away from the Ingrams. They were too deeply imprinted on his mind and heart. And seared into his very soul.

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