If you had asked my advice in the matter--which you didn't do, Marilla--I'd have said for mercy's sake not to think of such a thing, that's what." This Job's comforting seemed neither to offend nor to alarm Marilla.

She knitted steadily on.
"I don't deny there's something in what you say, Rachel.

I've had some qualms myself.

But Matthew was terrible set on it.

I could see that, so I gave in.