"You would not accept it ?" "No," he said flatly.
"You must remember one thing, George," she said, after a moment.

"You cannot take Lutie back until you have paid mother in full for all that your freedom cost her.

It wouldn't be fair to take both the girl and the money she received for giving you up that time.

She was paid in full for returning you to the family circle.

If she takes you back again, she should refund the money, even though she is accepting damaged and well- worn goods.