`` I do n't know what effect it may have upon her ; I do n't know what she 'll think of me ; I do n't know that she 'll ever care for her poor father afterwards . But it 's best for her that she should be undeceived , and I must bear the consequences as I deserve ! '' `` Mary , '' said Bertha , `` where is your hand ? Ah ! Here it is ; here it is ! '' pressing it to her lips with a smile , and drawing it through her arm . `` I heard them speaking softly among themselves last night of some blame against you . 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 .
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