`` 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 with a pitiable expression in his bewildered face . `` I have wandered from the truth , intending to be kind to you ; and have been cruel . '' She turned her wonder-stricken face towards him , and repeated `` Cruel ! '' `` He accuses himself too strongly , Bertha , '' said Dot . `` You 'll say so presently . You 'll be the first to tell him so . '' `` He cruel to me ! '' cried Bertha with a smile of incredulity . `` Not meaning it , my child , '' said Caleb . `` But I have been : though I never suspected it till yesterday . My dear blind daughter , hear me and forgive me . 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 XXXXX you , put deceptions on you , God forgive me !
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