But as Annie had never told her a lie, she could not doubt her.

So taking time to think about it, she gave her some rough advice and a smooth penny, and went away on her errands.

She was not long in coming to the conclusion that Bruce wanted to sunder her and the child; and this offended her so much, that she did not go near the shop for a long time.

Thus Annie was forsaken, and Bruce had what he wanted.
He needed not have been so full of scheming, though.

Annie never said a word to her aunt about their treatment of her.