I felt, perhaps, his rebellion all the more, because he had never before given me a day's trouble.

I was harsh, obstinate, and cruel.
"I have only the one old excuse.

I never thought it would turn out as it did.

What would I give, if I could say, as you can, that you have a clear conscience, and that you acted always as it seemed to be your duty! "And now, Mr.Wilks, now that I have heard your story, I trust that you will forgive my past suspicions of you, and let me say how much I honour and esteem you for your conduct.

No words can tell you how I thank you, for your goodness and kindness to my little granddaughter; our little granddaughter, I should say.