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    "Francis gives a tight nod. He is chewing at his tongue – does he fear he will weep, if he speaks?

    James nods, too. He even smiles. His hands climb higher. They rest on Francis’s shoulders. 'I am glad. But in the spirit of honesty, Francis, I must be plain. I shall speak this once, and never again. But I must say it. Will you allow me that?'

    Francis nods again.

    'I hope you do not think less of me for it, but it is not only friendship I desire from you,' says James."

    February, 1848: Francis and James work certain things out, for the good of the expedition.

    The sequel to "A Debt Repaid" and "The Seeled Hawk."

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