feared

I should have feared to injure both Edmond and yourself, had I divulged my own apprehensions to a soul.

Things went better than Marilla feared, however.

But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up.

“Because he feared I would make some inquiry after him in that case, and possibly bring trouble on him.”