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Mayo had kept his proe the

source of the loan which had enabled them to do what they had done

After a few days of desperate consideration Mayo sailed on the Ethel

and May for Maquoit

He avoided the eyes of the villagers as much as was possible; he landed

far down the beach froe for the folks

from Hue and Cry In his own heart he knew the reason for this slinking

approach: he did not want Polly Candage to see hiht Her

trust had been so absolute! Her confidence in hi of his rags or his physical

unsightliness He went straight to the store of Deacon Rowley and his

looks startled that gentleman into some rather unscriptural

ejaculations

However, Deacon Rowley promptly recovered his presence of mind when Mayo

solicited an additional loan The refusal was sharp and conclusive

"But you ," insisted Mayo

"That's why I have come to you I hated to come, sir I have tried all

other means You can see how I have worked!" He spread his tortured

hands "Come out and see for yourself!"