An' he so wise at bookin' an' figurin', an' not to know no better nor that!" "But, Mother, thee know'st we canna love just where other folks 'ud have us.

There's nobody but God can control the heart of man.

I could ha' wished myself as Adam could ha' made another choice, but I wouldn't reproach him for what he can't help.

And I'm not sure but what he tries to o'ercome it.

But it's a matter as he doesn't like to be spoke to about, and I can only pray to the Lord to bless and direct him." "Aye, thee't allays ready enough at prayin', but I donna see as thee gets much wi' thy prayin'.