Yes, writing—that may be all very well. But, poor Miss West—I do think you should try to speak to him once more.

Rebecca.

Perhaps so. And yet—perhaps not.

Madam Helseth.

Well—that I should live to see this! I never thought of such a thing.

Rebecca.

What did you think then, Madam Helseth?

Madam Helseth.

Well, I certainly thought Pastor Rosmer was a more dependable man than this.

Rebecca.