"And the worst of it all is," resumed Matilda, at last, "that it makes me hate her."
"I do not like to hear you say that."
"No, Mr. Richmond," said Matilda, very sorrowfully.
"Do you think it is right?"
"No, sir."
"Do you think you cannot help doing what is wrong."
"I don't think I can like Aunt Candy."
"We will pass that. But between not liking and hating, there is a wide distance. Are you obliged to hate her?"
Matilda did not answer.
"Do you think anybody can be a child of God and have hatred in his heart?"