"Molly, what did you mean just now when you said you would make things right with Mr. King? Twenty pounds is twenty pounds to him and always will be."
"Aw, I didn't mean much. I know how to fix him. That's all."
"Child, you don't have dealings with him now, do you? You told me you never saw him."
"I can't help it if he comes. He's not this way too often."
"What terms are you on with him? Tell me the truth."
"It's not to do with you, I reckon, what our terms are. I've been kind to you when you asked me."
"You don't understand. All men are not like me. I sit here night by night hanging my hands, too fond of you to do you harm. But other men——. Tell me. I won't be angry. Has he ever persuaded you too far?"
"A gel only lives once. You told me that yourself."
"Molly! If half the world comes knocking on your door must you let them all in?"