`` 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 on my mind I want to tell you while we three are alone . Hear me kindly ! I have a confession to make to you , my darling ! '' `` A confession , father ? ''
`` I have wandered from the truth , and lost myself , my child , '' said Caleb XXXXX a pitiable expression in his bewildered face .
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