Silas Marner · Part II · Chapter 16 (3/3)

“There they come, then,” said Eppie. “Let us go and meet ’em. Oh, the pipe! won’t you have it lit again, father?” said Eppie, lifting that medicinal appliance from the ground.

“Nay, child,” said Silas, “I’ve done enough for today. I think, mayhap, a little of it does me more good than so much at once.”