24/27 This was what he had feared. Now, on the other hand, I might draw up a legal instrument which could not fail to be of use to you on your travois, and would stop all questions. As for my fee, it would be trifling, when compared with the benefits I can see accruing to you." "No, I ain't running away. I ain't got no one to run away from," said the boy chokingly. |