Have you thought what it may mean if they hear about your traveling through the woods with a man who's not a relative and a band of wild half-breeds ?" "Yes," said Agatha, coloring, "I have thought of that." "But it didn't count ?" "It counted for much," said Agatha, in a rather strained voice.
George clenched his fist.

"If you're turned out, people will talk.

I'll engage to stop the men, but the women are dangerous and I can't get after them.

For my sake, drop your fool plan!" "I can't.

I know the risks, but I must go on." "Well," said George with a gesture of helpless indignation, "I allow I'm beaten and there's not much comfort in feeling I've done my duty! I didn't expect you'd bother about my views when I began.