"I have telled yo'," said Higgins, a little surprised at Mr. Hale's agitation. "I would na ask for work for mysel'; but them's left as a charge on me. I reckon, I would ha guided Boucher to a better end; but I set him off o' th' road, and so I mun answer for him."

'I have telled yo',' said Higgins, a little surprised. 'I would na ask for work for mysel'; but them's left as a charge on me. I reckon I set Boucher off o' th' road, and so I mun answer for him.'
