Quotation from: The Valley of the Moon

Written by: Jack London


"You're awfully good and kind," she said, and then began
hesitantly on what was bothering her. "You . . . you can't stay
now, with him . . . away, you know."


"Yes; that wouldn't do, would it? I'll tell you: I'll pack up
right now, and skin out, and then, before six o'clock, I'll send
a wagon for my things. Here's the key to the kitchen door."


Much as he demurred, she compelled him to receive back the
unexpired portion of his rent. He shook her hand heartily at
leaving, and tried to get her to promise to call upon him for a
loan any time she might be in need.

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