Lettice was -- superior; he recognized it pridefully.
Behind her temporary, rational vagaries
there was a quality of steadfastness. It was clear
to him now from its contrast to his own devious
mind. But he found a sharp pleasure in the mental
image of the Beggs woman. He recalled the burning
sensation that had lingered in his palm from the
touch of her hand, the pressure of her shoulder
against his as they had drawn back from the vision
of those below.

He went early to the camp meeting on the Saturday
appointed.

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