“And you’re telling me this now? After I brought nine children across the territory.”
“I’m telling you because you deserve to know. Because if you want to turn around and get back on that stagecoach, I’ll give you money for the fare. All of you.”
“Back to what?” Margaret’s voice rose, sharp with desperation and rage. “I got nothing back there. Nothing anywhere. I got nine children, 11 cents, and a baby who might not make it through the night if I don’t get her somewhere warm.” Her voice broke. “I got nothing, Mr. Callahan. Don’t you understand? I got nothing but them.”
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