The other ducks liked much better to swim about in the river than to climb the slippery banks, and sit under a burdock leaf, to have a gossip with her. In this snug retreat sat a duck on her nest, watching for her young brood to hatch she was beginning to get tired of her task, for the little ones were a long time coming out of their shells, and she seldom had any visitors. The spot was as wild as the centre of a thick wood. In a sunny spot stood a pleasant old farm-house close by a deep river, and from the house down to the water side grew great burdock leaves, so high, that under the tallest of them a little child could stand upright. It was, indeed, delightful to walk about in the country. The corn-fields and meadows were surrounded by large forests, in the midst of which were deep pools. The stork walking about on his long red legs chattered in the Egyptian language, which he had learnt from his mother. IT was lovely summer weather in the country, and the golden corn, the green oats, and the haystacks piled up in the meadows looked beautiful.
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Ryelee fights unyieldingly to win the love of a lifetime. Just as they seem to find their way back, Ryelee's part in the cattle rustling is unveiled. Ryelee is a young woman who has been hired to take care of Clints home and his 4 year old daughter. Will they part or will love allow them to turn. Secrets, misunderstandings, and cattle rustling put an increasing strain on their relationship. Rancher Clint Maloney needs help with his daughter but he never bargained on Ryelee Snyder. He no longer views her as a nuisance but as a passionate woman with a generous heart.Secrets, misunderstandings, and cattle rustling put an increasing strain on their relationship, until they finally turn from each other. Ryelees Cowboy by Kathleen Ball: Ryelee Snyder is pregnant and alone. Upon finding out about her pregnancy, Clint's feelings begin to change. Clint spends too much of his time rescuing her from her latest mishap. 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