I could not have paid even her fare and brought her here in the cheapest box the decency of man would allow him to make if her doctor had not given me the money I owe.

Now do you understand why I must earn and pay it myself?
Save for him, it was charity or her delicate body to horrors.

Money never can repay him." "Ruth, the day you came to Onabasha was she with you ?" "In the express car," said the Girl.
"Where did you go when you left the train shed ?" "Straight to the baggage room, where Uncle Henry was waiting.

Men brought and put her in his wagon, and he drove with me to the place and other men lowered her, and that was all." "You poor Girl!" cried the Harvester.

"This time to-morrow night she shall sleep in luxury under this oak, so help me God! Ruth, can you spare me?
May I go at once?
I can't rest, myself." "You will ?" cried the Girl.