George Manville Fenn
"Steve Young"
Chapter One.
The Reason Why.
“What do I think?”
“Yes, out with it. Don’t be afraid.”
“Oh, I’m not afraid; but I don’t want to quarrel with any man, nor to upset the lad.”
“Speak out then. You will not quarrel with me, and I’m not afraid of your upsetting the lad. I like him to know the whole truth; don’t I, Steve?”