I do not suppose you will be cruel enough to separate me from my child.' 'Cruel! Do you not know that I would do anything for you or your child,--that I would die for you or your child ?' 'I suppose you will let them bring me food here.

You would not wish him to be starved.' 'Hester!' 'Well; what would you have me say?
Are you not my jailer ?' 'I am your mother.

According to my conscience I am acting for you as best I know how.

Do you not know that I mean to be good to you ?' 'I know you are not good to me.

Nobody can be good who tries to separate me from my husband.