He can take the farm from me , and he can take you maybe , but he ca n't take my self-respect . I wo n't beg him for mercy . Do n't you dare to say a word to him about it . '' Nan 's eyes flashed . She was offended to find her sympathy flung back in her face . `` Do n't be alarmed , '' she said tartly . `` I sha n't bother myself about your concerns . I 've no doubt you 're able to look out for them yourself . '' Osborne turned away . As he did so he saw Bryan Lee driving up the lane . Perhaps Nan saw it too . At any rate , she leaned out of the window . `` John ! John ! '' Osborne half turned . `` You 'll be up again soon , wo n't you ? '' His face hardened . `` I 'll come to say goodbye before I go , of course , '' he answered shortly . He came face to face with Lee at the gate , where the latter was tying his sleek chestnut to a poplar . He acknowledged his rival 's condescending nod with a scowl .
Lee looked after him XXXXX a satisfied smile .
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