You could have mutually consoled each other; and now--' I paused, for here conscience completed the sentence.

I saw a tear steal under her eyelid, and then course slowly down her face.
'I have made Susan miserable, I know that; and she is never impatient with me if I am ever so cross with her.

Ah, I deserve my punishment, for I have been a selfish, hateful creature all my life.

I do think sometimes that an evil spirit lives in me.' 'There is One who can cast it out; but you must ask Him, Phoebe.

Such a few words will do: "Lord help me!" Now we have talked enough, and Susan will be coming back from church.