I'd stay and face the music.

Earn my living or starve." "And now you're going to stay here ?" "No longer than I can help.

If I get the appointment as assistant keeper I'll begin to save every cent I can.

Just as soon as I get enough to warrant risking it I'll head for Boston once more and begin the earning or starving process.

And," with a snap of his jaws, "I don't intend to starve." "You won't go back to your father ?" "If he sees fit to beg my pardon and acknowledge that I was right--not otherwise.