An' how did you leave the old woman Bede, Dinah?
Is she much down about the old man?
He'd been but a poor bargain to her this five year." "She's been greatly distressed for the loss of him," said Dinah, "but she's seemed more comforted to-day.

Her son Adam's been at home all day, working at his father's coffin, and she loves to have him at home.

She's been talking about him to me almost all the day.

She has a loving heart, though she's sorely given to fret and be fearful.

I wish she had a surer trust to comfort her in her old age." "Adam's sure enough," said Mr.Poyser, misunderstanding Dinah's wish.
"There's no fear but he'll yield well i' the threshing.