It was not worth while to undeceive the woman, and although they had agreed to pass as brother and sister, Vincent was determined not to tell an untruth about it unless deceit was absolutely necessary for their safety.
"And you want to get out of the way without questions being asked, I understand ?" the woman went on.

"There are many such about at present.

I don't want to ask no questions; the war has brought trouble enough on me.

Now is there anything I can do?
If so, say it right out." "Yes, there is something you can do for us.

We want to fill up our cart with the sort of stuff you take to market--apples and pumpkins, and things of that sort.