"My child, patience is something that, when God's children show, they always honour Him."
"How, Mr. Richmond?"
"It shows His grace and power in them; for they cannot be truly patient without His help. And then others see it and acknowledge that there is reality in religion, and that God's will is beautiful."
"I never thought of that," said Matilda.
"Have you no opportunity to forgive injuries, or unkindness?"
"Oh yes, Mr. Richmond!" The answer came from some deep place in Matilda's heart.
"Do you use that opportunity well?"
"I don't think I have, Mr. Richmond," said Matilda, looking very sorrowful. "I think, instead, I have been hating my——"
"Yes. Shall that be at an end now?"
"But how can it?" said Matilda. "I get so vexed"—and she wiped away a tear. "I get so vexed, Mr. Richmond!"