6/9 However, we soften it down as much as we can, and call him Cainy. Ah, pore widow-woman! she cried her heart out about it almost. She was brought up by a very heathen father and mother, who never sent her to church or school, and it shows how the sins of the parents are visited upon the children, mem." Mr.Fray here drew up his features to the mild degree of melancholy required when the persons involved in the given misfortune do not belong to your own family. And you quite understand your duties ?--you I mean, Gabriel Oak ?" "Quite well, I thank you, Miss Everdene," said Shepherd Oak from the doorpost. "If I don't, I'll inquire." Gabriel was rather staggered by the remarkable coolness of her manner. |