There is a woman in the state of Nevada to whom I once lied continuously, consistently, and shamelessly, for the matter of a couple of hours.
I don't want to apologize to her.
Far be it from me.
But I do want to explain.
Unfortunately, I do not know her name, much less her present address.
If her eyes should chance upon these lines, I hope she will write to me.
-- From Confession In this entertaining collection of tales and autobiographical essays, London relates the days he spent on the road.
Each story details an aspect of the hobo's life -- from catching a train to cadging a meal.
The wealth of experiences and the necessity of having to lie for a living brought depth London's subsequent stories.