bernard , who had not told the land official that he was less than 21 once he filed for a homestead exemption , did not believe that he had done anything deceitful . still , anyone who knew that he was 19 years olds would have his rights legally 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.