Mother died from an inflammation brought on by taking cold.

I was no-ways to blame for her death.

I was to blame for running away from my home and duty, and I took in full all the sorrowful wage I earned.

Steve's father did not live to see his son; and when I heard of mother's death, I determined to go back to father, and stay with him always if he would let me.

I got to Sandal village in the evening, and stayed with Nancy Bell all night.