The Sophisticated Urchin
Hi, urchin - you haven't changed."

John's remark rankled. Bridget liked to think that she had acquired some city sophistication during her three years away from the farm. Of course she had never particularly liked John Hart, so why should his opinion matter? But she suddenly realized it did, very much. And, in showing she was no longer the tomboyish girl who had to compete with him, she found herself being treated as a woman..

Hero: John Hart
Heroine: Bridget Riley