Their evil report Mary did not carry to her father.

She scorned to trouble his lofty nature with her small annoyances; neither could they long keep down the wellspring of her own peace, which, deeper than anger could reach, soon began to rise again fresh in her spirit, fed from that water of life which underlies all care.

In a few moments it had cooled her cheek, stilled her heart, and washed the wounds of offense..