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"Nay, nay," persisted Lisbeth, beginning to cry, "I'n set my heart on't as thee shalt ma' thy feyther's coffin Thee't so stiff an' masterful, thee't ne'er do as thy ered wi' thy feyther when he war alive; thee ht nothin' on't for Seth to ma's coffin"

"Say no h his voice told that he spoke with soo to work, and do thee stay at home"

He passed into the workshop immediately, followed by Adaan to put away the breakfast things, as if she did not , but presently used the opportunity of quietly joining the brothers in the workshop

They had already got on their aprons and paper caps, and Ada with his left hand on Seth's shoulder, while he pointed with the ha at Their backs were turned towards the door by which Dinah entered, and she caently that they were not aware of her presence till they heard her voice saying, "Seth Bede!" Seth started, and they both turned round Dinah looked as if she did not see Ada with calain when you come from work So as I'h"

"Thank you, Dinah; I should like to walk home with you once more It'll perhaps be the last time"

There was a little tremor in Seth's voice Dinah put out her hand and said, "You'll have sweet peace in yourtowards your aged mother"

She turned round and left the workshop as quickly and quietly as she had entered it Ada her closely all the while, but she had not looked at hione, he said, "I don't wonder at thee for loving her, Seth She's got a face like a lily"

Seth's soul rushed to his eyes and lips: he had never yet confessed his secret to Adam, but now he felt a delicious sense of disburdenment, as he answered, "Aye, Addy, I do love her--too much, I doubt But she doesna love me, lad, only as one child o' God loves another She'll never love any man as a husband--that's my belief"