For it was a high purpose to Deborah Thayer.

She did not realize the part which her own human will had in it.
She lifted up her voice and spoke solemnly.

Caleb, listening, all trembling, at the kitchen door, heard her.
"Ephraim," said his mother, "I have spared the rod with you all my life because you were sick.

Your brother and your sister have both rebelled against the Lord and against me.

You are all the child I've got left.