I could never forgive Joel for that.

But they say he had an ugly nature, and was very stubborn.

Well, I'm glad the deacon has taken an interest in the reformation of Nick Lang, even if I have my doubts about his meeting with any sort of success." "Well, you may be a whole lot surprised one of these fine days, my boy," Hugh smilingly told him.
"The age of miracles has passed, Hugh," remarked Thad skeptically.
"Not the miracles that are brought about by a complete change of heart on the part of someone the world looks down on as a scamp," Hugh persisted.

"But you're one of those who want to be shown; I reckon, Thad, your folks must have come from Missouri, didn't they ?" "Wrong again, Hugh, because none of them ever saw the Mississippi, though my grandfather fought through the Civil War, and was with Grant when Lee surrendered at Appomattox Court House.

But I admit I am a little stubborn, and prejudiced.