human
Oh, father! she exclaimed,
gpt
I could never be the wife of any man living after poor Emon's death in defence of my life; ay, more than my life, of my honor.
human
But oh, Winny, Winny! to sacrifice yourself for a man so near the grave! There was no hope for him, I heerd.
gpt
None, father. I was aware of that. Had there been, I should have waited patiently. I told Father Farrell here my plans, and the same thing as swore that I would not alter them. He will now tell them to you, father dear; and I shall lie down for a couple of hours, for indeed I want rest of both body and mind.
human
but at the same time showing the utmost confidence that all matters would still be arranged for his daughter in the same manner he had often explained to her to be his intention.
gpt
One step she was determined on, Father Farrell said;
human
I'll sell this place at wance, said old Ned.
gpt
It's not a month since I had a rattlin' bid for it; but my landlord--and he's member for the county, you know--tould me with his own lips, that if ever I had a mind to part with it, he'd give me a hundred pounds more for it than any one else.
human
That was Winny's wish, Ned; and that you should remove with her to the north, where she would settle you comfortably, and where she could {253} see you almost every day in the week.
gpt
Almost,
human
Well, perhaps every day, Ned, for that matter.
gpt
Well, Father Farrell, I would not wish to stay here any longer afther what has happened. I'll sell the place out an' out at wance. I have nothing to do but to write to my landlord. I could not bear to be lookin' across at Mick Murdock's afther what tuck place. I think my poor Winny is right; an' that it was the Lord put it all into her head. Athen, Father Farrell, maybe it was yourself laid it down for the little girl?
human
No, Ned; she laid it all down for me. I was going to reason with her at first, but she put her hand upon my mouth, and told me to stop; that nothing should alter her plans. I considered her words, Ned, for a while, and I gave in; not on account of her determination, but because I thought she was right. And I think so still; even to the marrying of Emon on his death-bed.
gpt
Indeed, Father Farrell, you have aised my mind. Glory be to God that guided her!
human
Amen,