"You look like a man with a heart in your bosom."-- Bobby stole this passage from "The Wayfarer." "I reckon I have.

The time hasn't come yet when Sam Ray could see a fellow-creature in distress and not help him out.

But to help a thief off--" "We will argue that matter," interposed Bobby.

"I can prove to you beyond a doubt that I am innocent of the crime charged upon me." "You don't look like a bad boy, I must say." "But, Mr.Ray, I'm hungry; I haven't eaten a mouthful since yesterday noon." "Thunder! You don't say so!" exclaimed Sam Ray.

"I never could bear to see a man hungry, much more a boy; so come along to my house and get something to eat, and we will talk about the other matter afterwards." Sam Ray took Bobby to the little old house in which he dwelt; and in a short time his wife, who expressed her sympathy for the little fugitive in the warmest terms, had placed an abundant repast upon the table.
Our hero did ample justice to it, and when he had finished he felt like a new creature.
"Now, Mr.Ray, let me tell you my story," said Bobby.
"I don't know as it's any use.