The young man was held and presently indicted.
The time of his trial was not determined.
I received much attention from young and old in the village after that, for I found soon that I had acquired a reputation for bravery, of the slender foundation for which the reader is well aware.

I was invited to many parties, but had not much heart for them and went only to one at the home of Nettie Barrows.

Sally was there.

She came to me as if nothing had interrupted our friendship and asked if I would play Hunt the Squirrel with them.

Of course I was glad to make this treaty of peace, which was sealed with many kisses as we played together in those lively games of the old time.