I think it will be so much easier for the poor boy if he can come here to Orham and think that no one knows.

And no one does know but you.

You understand, don't you ?" she added, earnestly.
He looked a little troubled, but he nodded.
"Yes," he said, slowly.

"I understand, I cal'late." "I'm sure you do.

Of course, if he should ask me point-blank if I had told any one, I should answer truthfully, tell him that I had told you and explain why I did it.