Keziah was determined, but so, evidently, was he.

She realized, with a sinking heart, that her words had made absolutely no impression.

He did not attempt to pass, but he slowly shook his head.
"Mrs.Coffin," he said, "perhaps you believe you're doing right.

I hope--yes, I'll give you credit for that belief.

But I KNOW I am right and I shall go to her.