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 a religious man, and aware of Twm’s evil reputation.

“Indeed to goodness,” he said, with much solemnity. “And you do say so now, Miss Daviss?”

“Iss, iss,” said Bertha, addressing the minister. “Man, man, why for he does not know that Twm Tybach is a Congregationalist? Was not old Eva his mother cut out of the Seiet when Twm was born? For sure me, that was so.”

“What iobish do you spout, Bertha!” said Rhys. “What credit is the scamp unto Sion?” “Be you merciful, little Rhys,” returned the minister. “Do you forgive others as you need forgiveness.”

“Maybe Twm is no credit,” observed Bertha, “but we will have to bury him. Is not our graveyard the fullest in all the land?” “You say wisely, Bertha Daviss,” said the minister. “You say wisely, Bertha