def __load_vars(path):
    """This function loads ``name=value`` pairs where value is interpreted as
    a simple string value.

    ..note: This funtion is very restricted at this time.
    """
    vars = {}
    with open(path, 'r') as f:
        for line in f:
            index = line.find('=')
            if index < 0:
                continue
            name = line[:index].strip()
            value = line[index + 1:].strip()
            vars[name] = str(value[1:-1])
    return vars
