They were wrong . '' The Carrier 's wife was silent . Caleb answered for her . `` They were wrong , '' he said . `` I knew it ! '' cried Bertha , proudly . `` I told them so . I scorned to hear a word ! Blame her with justice ! '' she pressed the hand between her own , and the soft cheek against her face . `` No , I am not so blind as that . '' Her father went on one side of her , while Dot remained upon the other , holding her hand . `` I know you all , '' said Bertha , `` better than you think . But none so well as her . Not even you , father . There is nothing half so real and so true about me as she is . If I could be restored to sight this instant , and not a word were spoken , I could choose her from a crowd ! My sister ! '' `` Bertha , my dear ! '' said Caleb .
`` I have something XXXXX my mind I want to tell you while we three are alone .
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