But the one who has done the wrong is commanded to do his or her
part also, to bring forth fruits showing their repentance."
"Am I not about to do that when I humble myself, as I shall do at the
first suitable opportunity, to that proud man?"
"Are you not suing for more than that? Have you come here merely to be
forgiven?"
"You must not turn inquisitor. I have not, however, offended against you,
therefore you will come to see me again. Shall we say to-morrow? I seem
to feel as if Oaklands and Mr. Winthrop were brought near to me when you
are present."
"I cannot promise to come again this week, at least."
"Shall we say next Monday then? But it seems such a long time to wait. I
was not trained to patience in childhood, and I find it a difficult task,
learning it now."
"Unless something unforeseen should happen to prevent, you may look for
me on Monday next." I promised, feeling a sort of pity for her in her
lonely condition.
"Just one word more. Your guardian, they tell me, does not attend church
regularly."
"Mr. Winthrop does not profess to be a religious man."
"Could you not influence him to a better life? Have you ever asked him to
accompany you to church?"
"Certainly not. He is a better judge than I as to his duty in the
matter."
"I do not think so. I fear he is drifting very far from his boyhood's
teachings. His mother was a perfect woman, so far as I have been able to
learn."
I looked my surprise; for I had not expected to hear such words from her
lips.
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