I've had some qualms myself.
But Matthew was terrible set on it.
I could see that, so I gave in.
It's so seldom Matthew sets his mind on anything that when he does I always feel it's my duty to give in.
And as for the risk, there's risks in pretty near everything a body does in this world.
There's risks in people's having children of their own if it comes to that-they don't always turn out well.
And then Nova Scotia is right close to the Island.
It isn't as if we were getting him from England or the States.
He can't be much different from ourselves."
"Well, I hope it will turn out all right," said Mrs. Rachel in a tone that plainly indicated her painful doubts.