QUOTE : Much obliged for your help, Hale, now get your hands the hell off my wife.” “I’m only comforting her,” Nate shouted back, “she’s shivering from the cold.” “If there’s to be any comforting going on, I’ll be the one to do it. Now remove your hands.” Nate slowly removed his arm and Davis dragged Emma over to his chest. “Thanks again, Hale, I’ll take over from here.” Emma straightened. “Yes, thanks, Nate. We’ll be fine now.” With tightened lips, Nate nodded and slid off the wagon seat to the ground. Mounting his horse, he rode off, leaving them sitting in the pouring rain.