from True to Himself by Edward Stratemeyer In this story, a brother and sister, Roger and Kate, must work to overcome the loss of their mother an arrest of their father. Roger strives to stay true to his ideals by working hard and conducting himself a honest young man. 1. "I suppose you intend to tell the widow what I've done." 2. "I certainly shall; unless you do as I've told you to." 3. Duncan bit his lip. "How do you know but what the widow said I could have the pears?" he ve 4. "If she did, it's all right," I returned, astonished, not so much over the fact that Widow Canby granted the permission, as that such a high-toned young gentleman as Duncan Woodward sh desire that privilege. 5. "You've no business to jump at conclusions," he added sharply. 6. "If I judged you wrongly, I beg your pardon, Duncan. I'll speak to the widow about it." I beg off toward the house. Duncan hurried after me and caught me by the arm. 7. "You fool you, what do you mean?" he demanded. 8. "I'm going to find out if you are telling the truth." 9. "Isn't my word enough?" 10. "It will do no harm to ask," I replied evasively, not caring to pick a quarrel, and yet morally s