The world you live in , heart of mine , does n't exist as I have represented it . The eyes you have trusted in have been false to you . '' She turned her wonder-stricken face towards him still ; but drew back , and clung closer to her friend . `` Your road in life was rough , my poor one , '' said Caleb , `` and I meant to smooth it for you . I have altered objects , changed the characters of people , invented many things that never have been , to make you happier . I have had concealments from you , put deceptions on you , God forgive me ! and surrounded you with fancies . '' `` But living people are not fancies ? '' she said hurriedly , and turning very pale , and still retiring from him . `` You ca n't change them . '' `` I have done so , Bertha , '' pleaded Caleb . `` There is one person that you know , my dove -- '' `` Oh , father ! why do you say , I know ? '' she answered in a term of keen reproach . `` What and whom do I know ? I who have no leader ! I so miserably blind ! '' In the anguish of her heart , she stretched out her hands , as if she were groping her way ; then spread them , in a manner most forlorn and sad , upon her face . `` The marriage that takes place to-day , '' said Caleb , `` is with a stern , sordid , grinding man . A hard master to you and me , my dear , for many years .
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