So I come right down, to help if I could." "Thank ye.

You're a good-hearted woman, Keziah, even though you ain't seen the true light yet.

And you're housekeeper for that hired priest--a--a--" He paused, and a troubled look came over his face.
"What is it, dad ?" asked Nat.
"I--I--Where's Gracie?
She's here, ain't she ?" "Yes, uncle, I'm here.

Here I am," said the girl.

His fingers groped for her hand and seized it.
"Yes, yes, you're here," murmured Captain Eben.