I'll not deceive you." "God knows I ain't no good man," said Sim Gage suddenly, "and God knows I'm sorry I deceived you like I have.

But I'll take care of you until you can do something better, and until you want to go back home." "Home ?" she said.

"I haven't any home.

I tell you I've deceived you.
I'm sorry--oh, it's all so terrible." "It shore is," said Sim Gage.

"I didn't really write them letters--but it's my fault you're here.