Chapter XIV

The Return Home

WHILE that parting in the wood was happening, there was a parting in the cottage too, and Lisbeth had stood with Adam at the door, straining her aged eyes to get the last glimpse of Seth and Dinah, as they mounted the opposite slope.

"Eh, I'm loath to see the last on her," she said to Adam, as they turned into the house again. "I'd ha' been willin' t' ha' her about me till I died and went to lie by my old man. She'd make it easier dyin'--she spakes so gentle an' moves about so still. I could be fast sure that pictur' was drawed for her i' thy new Bible--th' angel a-sittin' on the big stone by the grave. Eh, I wouldna mind ha'in a daughter like that; but nobody ne'er marries them as is good for aught."

"Well, Mother, I hope thee WILT have her for a daughter; for Seth's got a liking for her, and I hope she'll get a liking for Seth in time."

"Where's th' use o' talkin' a-that'n? She caresna for Seth. She's goin' away twenty mile aff. How's she to get a likin' for him, I'd like to know? No more nor the cake 'ull come wi'out the leaven. Thy figurin' books might ha' tould thee better nor that, I should think, else thee mightst as well read the commin print, as Seth allays does."

"Nay, Mother," said Adam, laughing, "the figures tell us a fine deal, and we couldn't go far without 'em, but they don't tell us about folks's feelings. It's a nicer job to calculate THEM. But Seth's as good-hearted a lad as ever handled a tool, and plenty o' sense, and good-looking too; and he's got the same way o' thinking as Dinah. He deserves to win her, though there's no denying she's a rare bit o' workmanship. You don't see such women turned off the wheel every day." What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. Who was on the slope?
2. Who was Lisbeth watching?
3. Where were they?
4. Where in the cottage?
5. Who spoke first?
6. Who was she talking to?
7. How does he address her?
8. Who do they hope Seth will like?
9. Do they think Seth is a good guy?
10. Do they think he is good looking?
Answer: 1. Lisbeth and Adam
2. Seth and Dinah
3. in the cottage
4. at the door
5. Lisbeth
6. Adam
7. as Mother
8. Dinah
9. yes
10. yes

CHAPTER XVI The Drive To Backsworth

She was betrothed to one now dead, Or worse, who had dishonoured fled.--SCOTT

The party set out for Backsworth early in the day. It included Julius, who had asked for a seat in the carriage in order to be able to go on to Rood House, where lived Dr. Easterby, whom he had not seen since he had been at Compton.

"The great light of the English Church," said Rosamond, gaily; while Anne shuddered a little, for Miss Slater had told her that he was the great fountain-head of all that distressed her in Julius and his curates. But Julius merely said, "I am very glad of the opportunity;" and the subject dropped in the eager discussion of the intended pastimes, which lasted beyond the well-known Wil'sbro' bounds, when again Julius startled a Anne by observing, "No dancing? That is a pity."

"There, Anne!" exclaimed Rosamond.

"It was out of kindness to me," said Anne: and then, with a wonderful advance of confidence, she added, "Please tell me how you, a minister, can regret it?"

"Because I think it would be easier to prevent mischief than when there has to be a continual invention of something original. There is more danger of offence and uncharitableness, to speak plainly."

"And you think that worse than dancing?" said Anne, thoughtfully.

"Why is dancing bad at all, Anne?" asked Rosamond.

Anne answered at once, "It is worldly."

"Not half so worldly as driving in a carriage with fine horses, and liveries, and arms, and servants, and all," said Rosamond from her comfortable corner, nestling under Miles's racoon-skin rug; "I wonder you can do that!" What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. Where were the group going?
2. Was it at night?
3. When was it?
4. Who had requested a spot in the cart?
5. Why?
6. Who resided there?
7. When had he last been around him?
8. Who was shocked by a reference to a dance?
9. Who showed an increase of boldness?
10. Toward whom?
11. Who wants to know why dance is bad?
12. Why is it?
13. Who thinks so?
14. Who is snuggled in a skin?
15. What sort?
16. Was someone engaged to a deceased person?
17. If not deceased, then what?
18. What religious site was magnificent?
19. Whose words made someone shiver?
20. What lands were left behind?
Answer: 1. to Backsworth
2. No
3. early in the day
4. Julius
5. to go on to Rood House
6. Dr. Easterby
7. when he was at Compton.
8. Rosamond
9. Anne
10. the minister
11. Rosamond.
12. It is worldly
13. Anne
14. Rosamond
15. a racoon-skin rug
16. Maybe
17. dishonoured fled
18. the English Church
19. Miss Slater's
20. Wil'sbro'

Emily and her brother Matthew went outside to play. They brought their dog Bo with them, too. Bo was holding a bone in her mouth. Matthew threw a ball and Bo chased after it. Emily laughed as Bo ran away. Bo brought the ball back to Matthew. Then Bo barked. This time Emily threw the ball. She was younger than Matthew, so the ball did not go as far. Bo chased after the ball anyway, and Emily laughed again. Matthew smiled at his little sister. Bo ran back to Emily and dropped the ball at her feet. Then Bo wagged her tail and licked Emily's face. Emily giggled and scratched Bo's ears. Then Matthew and Emily's mother came outside holding a bar of soap. She told them that it was time for dinner and they had to come inside and wash their hands. Just then, Matthew and Emily's dad came home from work. Matthew and Emily ran to their dad. They all walked inside together and Bo followed them in. They would have to play ball tomorrow. What are the answers to this following set of questions: 1. what is the canine's name?
2. what did she have?
3. where?
4. who returned from a job?
5. were they happy to see him?
6. who tossed a round object?
7. did he toss it to someone?
8. who?
9. was he vocal?
10. who is the younger sibling?
Answer:
1. Bo
2. a bone
3. in her mouth
4. their dad
5. Yes
6. Matthew
7. Yes
8. Bo
9. yes
10. Emily