The day that Martha had left for New York, the Poor Boy, standing very lonely on the top of the cliff and looking out over the valley, had been struck with a whimsical thought.
"If I had the power," he thought, "I'd settle this region with innocent people who have been accused of crimes."
At this suggestion the component parts of his nature began a discussion.
Reason: How would you know they were innocent?
Truthfulness: They'd tell me. And I'd know.
Snobbishness: Very few people in your station of life are accused of crime.
Cynicism: And very few of them are innocent.
Snobbishness: You wouldn't care to associate with people of lower station than yourself.
Affection: I love Martha better than anybody in the world.
Reason: Think of something more sensible.