She stood by me--in some trouble.

Out of every one, she didn't believe what they said about me.

That means a lot.
Some way, she isn't my kind; she just doesn't awaken affection on my part, and I spend most of my time calling myself a cad over it.

But she stood by me--and--I guess that's all that's necessary, after all.
When I've fulfilled my contract with myself--if I ever do--I'll do the square thing and ask her to marry me." Ba'tiste scowled.
"You dam' fool," he said.

"Buy 'em present.