After they had talked awhile longer he looked at his watch.
"Half after seven," he exclaimed.
They set off for home and she asked for another tale.
"Tell me what happened to you when you went out into the world," she begged; but this he would not do. He made no mystery, but definitely declined.
"You've heard enough about me, I reckon. Speak of yourself a bit."
She obeyed and described her life in childhood, while he listened to the simple story, interested enough.
He reminded her of his desire as their walk ended and they reached the door of Falcon Farm.
"Don't say nothing of my past in this, or tell the tale of the rock again, Dinah. I'm not wishful for the people to know anything about me."
She promised.
"I can keep secrets," she assured him.