Verse 7:

Mattie’s prediction was right. Dia was pleased with how it turned out and to everyone’s surprise, she wasn’t at all regretful about not taking the sails or the rest of their goods. Even more surprising was her reason for doing so.

“I didn’t have the heart t’ do it. He was already pitiful enough. I couldn’t take everythin’ ‘n leave. I ai’nt ruthless, evil or merciless. I’m jus’ a girl tryin’ t’ survive in this world.”