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ed as I was, I knew no Christian ought to yoke themselves with another, with only the hope of helping them heavenwards in view. And I felt that if I were to love any one, it must be one who could help and lead me in the right way, and who was an older and a better Christian th

inding her alone told her of what had passed the night b

has looked upon this as his second home. I noticed, of course, how attentive he was to you; but it is his way with most fresh acquaintances, and I never

erent views people took of things. Mrs. Forsyth's reaso

ed and avoided by most of the girls' friends. This I could not help feeling acutely-I longed to be friends with every one; and many a tear was shed in the privacy of my own room, as I would see a merry party leave the house bound on some excursion-perhaps a simple water picnic-to which I had not been asked, on account of my 'peculiar ideas.' Then it was I sought to 'dwell deep,' and found increasing comfort in studying my little Bible. I was not dull, for I visited much in the village. My Sunday class increased, and my little scholars were a perpetual source of enjoyment to me. I went for walks with Violet and her governess, and when feeling lonely would often take my violin up to my roo

ink we are very horrid to you. I wish you weren't so awfully religious; but I will say this for you, that you practise what you preach, and your relig

said; and Nelly laughingl

like to skim the surface as I go thro

to the house, and with my hands full of those and some lovely sprays of red and gold-c

Forsyth

plain dress: a round felt hat like a man's, with two or three crow's feathers stuck in carel

mative, when suddenly down c

u Hilda

searching look from two keen da

thorn in the side of my poor sister. I am

t an aunt of theirs, a Miss Rayner, who was a strong-minded and

busy with accounts, and I fancied she did not

, 'you are home again, then. I thought you we

the grass grow under my feet. I have been making acquainta

ng Nelly practising a song in the d

ll straight. Isn't she a cure, Hilda? I'm always expecting to see her walk in rigged out in a

e her short grey hair; it seems to suit her.

over, I think. What

r mother I wa

mpty-pated noodle, as I was, the last time I was addressed by h

r her. Where d

fowls up to London. In the winter she uses incubators, and has broods of chickens all the year round. Her farm is quite a sight worth seeing. I believe she has lots of visitors from all parts, and she

his from mercenary

r woman, and hates society. She must do something with her life, I suppose. I believe she has a love story, but

s continually wandering in her direction. She talked well, and was most amusing, though her

shed, when she was bidding us all good-bye shortly af

ith me the end of next week. Don't bring a lot of eveni

ised looks, Mrs

her if she would

tly and drawing her own conclusions about me during luncheon, and she thinks I am queer, but

waved her hand to the others, and was gone before I cou

yth for an explanatio

ains with you whether you would like to go or not. Nelly has stayed with her once

there in a convalescent state after an attack of measles.

olars floated before me,

, Mrs. Forsyth. She is a perfect stra

aunt, has asked us. She extended the invitation to you; but unless you behave differently there to what you do with us, I really could not undertake to have the charge of you. She la

if I went. I will go to Miss Rayner's if you wish, Mrs. Forsyth.

ainly s

I felt the sting of Mrs. Forsyth's words; she did not often hint so plainly what a trouble I was to her, and though I knew it was true, it ga

ody? What's

d myself. His light, bantering tone jarred upon me, but I a

as he threw himself back into an easy chair and surveyed me meditativel

am only sorry that I

od deal of pleasure out of the consciousness of your own superiori

t so!' I said, and m

you know; that is not saintly. Are y

h acquaintances, and sometimes I feel that there is n

Kenneth's reply. 'Let me send a line to G

would have been so different. Not that I have anything to complain of. No one could be

up to town, so I promise to ride over and see you while you are with my aunt. Then yo

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shall not want to come back here. But I s