12/21 I suppose I must leave my old home that I've lived in so long." "You need not worry yourself about leaving; that's what I came over to say." "As if I'd stay in _your_ house an hour! I'll not take any favors at _your_ hand." "Don't be rash, Abigail. I have deeded this hill farm to Samuel, and here is the deed. I have given you back the best half of the property, just what my father meant you to have. I have only kept the river land, that should have been mine twenty years ago. I hope you will not stick to your resolution not to receive anything at my hand." And Julia said: "Oh! I'm so--" But Mrs.Anderson had a convenient fit of hysterics, crying piteously. |