Rose Fourteen: The Trail: 14 (Rose Chronicles)

Her tears really flowed when he reached her. Slipping down from his horse he helped her down and hugged her. She buried her head into his shoulder and continued to cry.Caressing her hair he said Maybe it wasnt such a good idea to come out here. Things sure havent gone well for us.Im sorry Papa Rose said Im sorry.He felt a damp area in her hair and gently pushed her back. Turning her head he noticed the bruise on the side of her face. Pushing her hair back slightly he exposed a cut above her ear. Did Mr. Brady do this to you?He was angry because I pushed him when he was going to shoot the Indian boy Rose said. I couldnt let him kill him Papa!