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She understood — Dutch was glad that she did not feel teased or played with. His affection for her grew with his esteem, and he found himself hoping that hers would grow as well, when he completed this task.

Her next question, however, earned careful consideration, even though he answered it at once with a soft, "No."

He was wondering why she asked, mainly. If there were other questions hidden within it.

"Moonwoman — matchmaker — keeps my name," he said to Simbelmyne. "But I was surprised she said it to you, at first, because I have told her the path of my heart. I do not know if I will marry. But if I do, I think I will find kinship first with another man. I do not wish to care for a wife alone."