Obviously her level was much below that of Rhoda.

Yet she seemed to possess delicate sensibilities, and a refinement of thought not often met with in women of her position.

Seriously desiring her aid, he looked at her with a grave smile, and asked,-- 'Do you believe her capable of falling in love ?' Monica showed a painful confusion.

She overcame it, however, and soon answered.
'She would perhaps try not--not to acknowledge it to herself.' 'When, in fact, it had happened ?' 'She thinks it so much nobler to disregard such feelings.' 'I know.

She is to be an inspiring example to the women who cannot hope to marry.' He laughed silently.