But, I hope she won't refer to me for her character.

I don't know what I should say, if she did." "If I couldn't say any good, I wouldn't say any harm, Ella.

It's rather a serious matter to break down the character of a poor girl." "I know it is; for that is all they have to depend upon.

I shall have to smooth it over some how, I suppose." "Yes: put the best face you can upon it.

I have no doubt but she will do better in another place." On the next day, sure enough, a lady called to ask about the character of Jane.
"How long has she been with you ?" was one of the first questions asked.
"About six months," replied Mrs.May.
"In the capacity of nurse, I think she told me ?" "Yes.