In fact, I dared not hesitate, for I felt that hesitation would be defeat.
"I came, papa----" I began.
"No no, my man," said my father; "you must speak to Mrs.Gregson, not to me." Thereupon I had to make a fresh effort.

When at this day I see a child who will not say the words required of him, I feel again just as I felt then, and think how difficult it is for him to do what he is told; but oh, how I wish he would do it, that he might be a conqueror I for I know that if he will not make the effort, it will grow more and more difficult for him to make any effort.

I cannot be too thankful that I was able to overcome now.
"I came, Mrs.Gregson," I faltered, "to tell you that I am very sorry I behaved so ill to you." "Yes, indeed," she returned.

"How would you like anyone to come and serve you so in your grand house?
But a poor lone widow woman like me is nothing to be thought of.

Oh no! not at all." "I am ashamed of myself," I said, almost forcing my confession upon her.
"So you ought to be all the days of your life.