Still waters run slowly, but they run." Ned told all his story, neglecting scarcely a detail.

The feeling that came of human companionship was so strong and his trust was so great that he did not wish to conceal anything.
"You've endured about as much as ought to come to one boy," said Obed White, "and you've gone through all this alone.

What you need is a partner.

Two heads can do what one can't.

Well, I'm your partner.