That's the only thing left for me.

As I know the Bates, once they make up their minds, they never change.

With Nancy Ellen and Father both down on me, I'm a prodigal for sure." "What ?" he cried, loudly.

"What?
Is your father in this, too?
Did he send you word you couldn't come home, either?
This is a hell of a mess! Speak up!" Kate closed her lips, looked at him with deep scorn, and walked around the corner of the house.

For a second he looked after her threateningly, then he sprang to his feet, and ran to her, catching her in his arms.
"Forgive me, dearest," he cried.