Well, now you know what nobody this side of Boston knows.

And you can understand why I'm willin' to be buried alive down here.

'Cause a woman wrecked my life; I'm done with women; and to this forsaken hole no women scarcely ever come.

But, when they DO come, you must understand that I expect you to show 'em round.

After hearin' what I've been through, I guess you'll be willin' to do that much for me." He rose, evidently considering the affair settled.