"I am sorry, Robert, that you have to bear this trouble. If it was only me, I would not care. Are you going to turn me and your sisters out of your house for that strange woman?"
"That strange woman is my wife. God has told me to leave father and mother, and cleave unto my wife."
"It is very hard."
"Let her alone, and she will not interfere with you."
"Isabel and Christina know——"
"Excuse me, she has been very kind and helpful to my sisters. She would love you all if you would let her."
"Her singing in the church——"
"Was a great delight, even to you. We were silent about it, out of kindness. I will not discuss that subject."
"Where would you advise us to go?"
"I do not advise you to go at all."