But, Emeline, how did YOU come here?
You answered an advertisement, you told me; but why ?" "'Cause I wanted to do somethin' to earn my livin'.

I was alone, and I rented my house and boarded.

But boardin' ain't much comfort, 'specially when you board where everybody knows you, and knows your story.

So I--" "Wait a minute.

You was alone, you say?
Where was--was HE ?" "He ?" "Yes.