But between us this has become a debt of honor." "But wait," she said earnestly "for I had even thought of that.

I was sure you would feel that way--any gentleman would.

Still there is a way out.

You were sentenced as an indentured servant." "I suppose so." "It is true; you were so entered on the books of this ship.

Uncle Roger had to be sure of all this before he paid his money, and I saw the entry myself.