Then, looking up, she said: "Cheer up, don't be sad, Father Hanz.

You will always find a friend in me.

My father shall also be your friend.

We are going to leave Nyack, but I will come and see you, and be your friend.

Don't think bad of my father, and he shall yet be your friend." And she kissed Angeline and Hanz and bid them good bye.
Mattie had never for a moment entertained the thought that her father would knowingly wrong these old people.