bernard , who had not told the government official that he was fewer than 21 when he filed for a compensation claim , did not consider that he had do anything deceptive . still , anyone when felt that he was 19 was old could taken his claim away from him .
Bernard, who had not told the government official that he was less than 21 when he filed for a homestead claim, did not consider that the government official had done anything dishonest.