`` I do n't like to see anyone unjustly treated , '' declared Nan , `` and that is what you 've been . You 've never had half a chance . And after the way you 've slaved , too ! '' `` If Lee would wait a little I might do something yet , now that Aunt Alice is gone , '' said John bitterly . `` I 'm not afraid of work . But he wo n't ; he means to take his spite out at last . '' Nan hesitated . `` Surely Bryan is n't so mean as that , '' she stammered . `` Perhaps he 'll change his mind if -- if -- '' Osborne wheeled about with face aflame . `` Do n't you say a word to him about it , Nan ! '' he cried . `` Do n't you go interceding with him for me . I 've got some pride left . He can take the farm from me , and he can take you maybe , but he ca n't take my self-respect . I wo n't beg him for mercy . Do n't you dare to say a word to him about it . '' Nan 's eyes flashed . She was offended to find her sympathy flung back in her face . `` Do n't be alarmed , '' she said tartly . `` I sha n't bother myself about your concerns .
I 've no doubt you 're able XXXXX look out for them yourself . ''
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