Don't you worry about that." "But Alicia Atkins said one time you told somebody you was going to send me out West, after a while.

I didn't believe it, then, she's so mean, but she said you said--" "SAID!" Captain Cy groaned.

"The Lord knows what I ain't said! I've been a fool, dearie, and it's a judgment on me, I guess." "But ain't you goin' to keep me?
I--I--" She sobbed.

The captain stroked her hair.
"Keep you ?" he muttered.

"Yes, by the big dipper! I'm goin' to keep you, if I can--if I can." "Hello!" said a voice.