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The excerpt represents the core issue or deciding factor on which you must meditate, and is drawn from The Spirit of the Border by Zane Grey: and Jim realized what had happened, the great rock forming the roof of the
cavern slipped down the bank followed by a small avalanche. the cavern was
completely covered. Mr. Wells was buried. A mossy stone marked the old
missionary's grave.
Nell and Jim were lost in wonder and awe.
"Ugh!" cried the chief, looking toward the opening in the glade.
Fearfully Nell and Jim turned, to be appalled by four naked, painted savages
standing with leveled rifles. Behind them stood Deering and Jim Girty.
"Oh, God! We are lost! Lost! Lost!" exclaimed Jim, unable to command himself.
Hope died in his heart.
No cry issued from Nell's white lips. She was dazed by this final blow. Having
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