Morgan is now desolate and pregnant, but Seth has disappeared. He sneaks into her bedroom, seduces her, throws money on her dresser afterward, and leaves without letting her explain her ordeal. Seth is tricked into believing Morgan is a whore. They meet up in San Francisco after Seth has left his ranch for the gold rush. The path forced upon Morgan is ugly and the upshot is that she believes Seth to be dead and he believes Morgan has betrayed him. The nasty neighbor, after delivering the missive, shoots Seth and leaves him for dead. Alas, it is only a fleeting happiness because Morgan is kidnapped by a jealous neighbor who blackmails her into writing a Dear John letter. There are the usual dangers and joys of a road romance, and true happiness appears possible when they finally arrive in New Mexico. He takes her up on her offer, but on the three month journey by covered wagon, wagon love and trust blossom. When she meets the handsome Seth Colter and hears that he has a ranch in New Mexico and needs money, she offers him $25,000 for the use of his name and a year’s room and board, after which the marriage will be annulled. Her greedy uncle, who will get everything if Morgan does not accede to her father’s wishes, has made plans to take her to Europe until after the deadline of her 25th birthday. She will inherit only if she marries a man and lives in the New Mexico territory for one year. After her father’s death, a father she has never known, his will is read. Morgan Wakefield was taught by her embittered mother to trust no man.
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