"I have become a sore burden to you--" "Oh no, no!" she said hastily.

"You would have done as much for me, and it is because--" "For you, dear?
I would give my life for you, Nance, and here it is you who are doing everything, and running all these risks for me." "It is because I know they are in the wrong.

It may be only a day or two, and they will thank me when they find out their mistake." "Well, I thank you and Bernel with my whole heart.

Please God I may some time be able to repay you!" "If you are safe, that is all we want.

Now I must go.