A natural elevation of the land surface, usually rounded.
1There was a significant silence in the passage when Colina had gone.
2Colina followed, swinging sidewise in her saddle and watching the Indians behind.
3As Colina approached the edge of the bank she heard a voice.
4Under the circumstances he was sure Colina would have left it open.
5Colina called him in dulcet tones, and held out an inviting hand.
6Colina finally took it off, and pinned it in Marya's cotton dress.
7To Ambrose Colina said with subtle scorn meant for his ear alone:
8He understood that it was good for Colina to unburden her breast.
9At sight of Colina he caught his breath and turned very pale.
10Colina issued out of the big house, and seeing him, joined him.
11Colina, keeping her eyes on the Indians, said to them: Go ahead.
12Colina and Gordon Strange half led, half carried the old man up-stairs.
13Colina blushed with shame, but she would not let him see it.
14He was unable to speak, and Colina did not immediately offer to.
15Colina was no weakling, but within those steely arms she was helpless.
16Colina, approving all she did was glad to let her run things.