"Reform--and learn to tell lies!" Time slipped along, and in due course a change came over their spirits.
They had completed the human being's first duty--which is to think about himself until he has exhausted the subject, then he is in a condition to take up minor interests and think of other people.

This changes the complexion of his spirits--generally wholesomely.

The minds of the two old ladies reverted to their beloved niece and the fearful disease which had smitten her; instantly they forgot the hurts their self-love had received, and a passionate desire rose in their hearts to go to the help of the sufferer and comfort her with their love, and minister to her, and labor for her the best they could with their weak hands, and joyfully and affectionately wear out their poor old bodies in her dear service if only they might have the privilege.
"And we shall have it!" said Hester, with the tears running down her face.

"There are no nurses comparable to us, for there are no others that will stand their watch by that bed till they drop and die, and God knows we would do that." "Amen," said Hannah, smiling approval and endorsement through the mist of moisture that blurred her glasses.

"The doctor knows us, and knows we will not disobey again; and he will call no others.