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 CHAPTER II.

THE BEGINNING OF STRIFE.

", does ta understand what I want thee to do to-night?"

"Thou made it plain enough for an infant-school. Thou wants me to come to the class-meeting, and I tell thee I can't do it."

"Thou hes been as unrestful as a shuttle in t' sheath lately. Whativer is the matter, then?"

"I may tell thee that I hev heard Aske isn't as kind to my daughter as he ought to be, and I'm bound to find out whether he's doing right by her or not."

"Stay at home and t' news will find thee. I niver knew any good come o' melling between a man and his wife. Women take a deal o'