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doctor and all.”
    “I’m working off my training. Dr. Schmidt paid for my schooling,” she stammered feeling increasingly more uncomfortable.
    “You also spend a lot of time going to and from the hospital.”
    Bridget felt a shiver of terror go down her spine. “How do you know that?”
    A smirk crossed his face. “I’ve seen ya.”
    “Seen me?”
    “Yeah, you’re a pretty sight to see. Been here a couple of days, and I’ve had my eye on you.”
    Bridget’s hands felt ice cold and she could feel her heart pounding, as if signaling a call for help. For a moment Bridget couldn’t find her voice. Then she managed to ask, “Where have you been staying?”
    “Oh, you know me, I can sink into cracks. I find my way around. Didn’t take me any time to locate where you live and work. Nice place, that Schmidt house. Did you know that there is a corner where your curtains don’t quite cover the window.”
    Bridget could hear herself gasp.
    “They must have plenty of money. Look Bridget, I ain’t got the job I was promised. I need some money. You can get that for me.”
    “No, I can’t.”
    “Remember that winter I kept you warm? I stole for you.” Boxer moved even closer and his voice took on an intimidating tone. “You owe me.”
    He rubbed his finger along the ruffle on top of her shoulder. Suddenly, Bridget felt dirty. She was almost overcome by an awful feeling that scared her, the way that thinking somebody was watching her had made her feel this morning. Knowing that Boxer had been outside peeking through her window panicked her and she wanted to run. As she thought about making a dash for the door, Boxer put his foot between her two feet and she knew she was trapped. “Money, Bridget.”
    “I don’t have any,”
    “That doctor you work for has plenty.”
    “I can’t ask Dr. Schmidt for money.”
    “Then, don’t ask him.”
    “You’re asking me to steal.”
    “You owe me, Bridget,” Boxer repeated, only this time his voice was forceful, demanding.
    “No, I can’t,” Bridget pleaded.
    “Well then, you don’t have to steal to give me a few kisses. Every been kissed, Bridget?”
    She reached her hands upward to push him away. “Don’t you ever push me away,” growled Boxer as her grabbed her shoulders.
    Bridget didn’t remember screaming, she just recalled hearing a piercing sound bounce around the room. She turned her head away from him as Boxer tried to force himself on her. Her foot slipped and she went crashing to the floor. Boxer was on top of her as she struggled to free herself.
    Suddenly there was a commotion as a strange arm grabbed Boxer from behind and pulled him off of her, enabling Bridget to get to her knees. She watched in horror as Boxer and that stranger fought.
    Then Bridget looked up and saw Sheriff Jasper race inside. “I heard you scream, Bridget.” Sheriff Jasper forcefully grabbed Boxer, as the other man let go of Boxer’s neck, permitting Sheriff Jasper to take over.
    “I’ve been wondering when this guy would show up. I got a telegram this morning warning me that he might be headed this way. He’s wanted for burglary in several cities,” added Sheriff Jasper as he handcuffed Boxer and led him off to jail.
    “He won’t be bothering you any more,” announced the good looking, young stranger as he glanced towards Bridget. Looking at her crumbled up on the floor, he extended his hand. “Are you okay? Permit me to help you up.”
    “Thank you,” was her dazed answer as she took his hand and got to her feet. She felt a warmth in his touch that she had never before experienced.
    “You must be Bridget.”
    “Yes, how did you know?”
    “I’m the new doctor, here to assist Dr. Schmidt. I just arrived on the evening train. My name is Dr. Sullivan, but you can call me David.”

CHAPTER 10

SIZING UP THE COMPETITION
    B RIDGET hadn’t been aware that there were so many pretty girls living in Canyonville. Not just pretty, but possessing extra sensory