I am sorry you must part with your horse, for I know you are attached to it; but perhaps we can arrange to sell it to some one who will let us redeem it when we send the money out.
You see I have not money enough with me to buy you a ticket.

I couldn't get home myself if I hadn't my return ticket with me in my pocket.

But surely the sale of both horses will bring enough to pay your way." "You are very kind, but I must not go." The red lips were firm, and the girl was sitting very erect.

She looked as she had done after she had shot the bird.
"But why ?" "I cannot travel alone with you.

It is not your custom where you come from.