I 'm in rags and I have n't a cent , and winter 's coming on . I heard you telling Mrs. Galloway yesterday about the money . I was behind the fir hedge and you did n't see me . I went away and planned it all out . I 'd get in some way -- and I meant to use the money to get away out west as far from here as I could , and begin life there , where nobody knew me , and where I 'd have some sort of a chance . I 've never had any here . You can put me in jail now , if you like -- they 'll feed and clothe me there , anyhow , and I 'll be on a level with the rest . '' The boy had blurted it all out sullenly and half-chokingly . A world of rebellion and protest against the fate that had always dragged him down was couched in his voice . Miss Calista drew Dapple to a standstill before her gate . `` I 'm not going to send you to jail , Chester . I believe you 've told me the truth . Yesterday you wanted me to give you Caleb 's place and I refused . Well , I offer it to you now . If you 'll come , I 'll hire you , and give you as good wages as I gave him . '' Ches Maybin looked incredulous . `` Miss Calista , you ca n't mean it . '' `` I do mean it , every word . You say you have never had a chance . Well , I am going to give you one -- a chance to get on the right road and make a man of yourself .
Nobody shall ever know about last night 's doings from me , and I 'll make it my business XXXXX forget them if you deserve it .
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