And I'm not even a good homesteader." Her tone rang with a trace of bitterness.
"You ought not to have to do it--and you shall not, Ruth, if I have my way.

I want to save you from it, and make life pleasant and happy for you.

The money I have now is little, but I'm going ahead; I'm going ahead, and nothing shall stop me, I tell you.

Soon I shall have ample means.

Within a year or two.