I will not go to Folking.' 'I may come to you here ?' 'Oh yes;--as often as you will, and for as long as you will.' 'I cannot stay away from home without him, you know,' said the young wife.
'As often as you will, and for as long as you will,' the mother said again, repeating the words with emphasis.

'Would I could have you here as I used to do, so as to look after every want and administer to every wish.

My fingers shall work for your baby, and my prayers shall be said for him and for you, morning and night.

I am not changed, Hester.

I am still and ever shall be, while I am spared, your own loving mother.' So they parted, and Hester was driven back to Folking.
In forming our opinion as to others we are daily brought into difficulty by doubting how much we should allow to their convictions, and how far we are justified in condemning those who do not accede to our own.