The townspeople can continue to use the Lane, just as they always have, so long as they behave themselves.

There is no use of our talking further, Captain.

I've made up my mind." He went away, soon after, but he asked another question.
"Will you do this much for me ?" he asked.

"Will you promise me not to sell the land to Colton ?" "No," I said, "I will make no promise of any kind, to anybody." "Oh," with a scornful sniff, "I see.

I'm on to you.