The woman rather sullenly came forward and said: "I am sorry for the words I have spoken.

This girl is the only child I have ever had to marry.

I cannot bear to see her go off in this way.

If you'll come into the house and be married here, I will do the best I can for you." The good-natured David consented.

They alighted from their horses, and the bridal party entered the log hut.