“I would admit my blame anywhere and any place, Mr. Wilkins.”
“Did Mr. Curtis say anything to you about bringing a suit for damages against your father?”
“No, he wouldn’t do that, I’m sure.”
“I told him that I believed my father should pay him damages.”
“What did he say to that?” asked Hezekiah with interest.
“He said that he wouldn’t take money from my father.”
“Was he angry, Virginia?”
“Oh, no indeed.” She hesitated for a moment. “He seemed tired and worn out and so I left him.”
“Well, Virginia, what would you say if I told you that I tried to reach an agreement with Mr. Curtis the other day and he refused to accept anything in settlement?”