The interim of terms was filled up with a variety of duties new and peculiar.

At home, no matter how powerful the heat when sent to rake hay or guard the grazing herd, she was never permitted to shield her skin from the sun.

She was not many shades darker than Mary now; what a calamity it would be ever to hear the contrast spoken of.

Mrs.Bellmont was determined the sun should have full power to darken the shade which nature had first bestowed upon her as best befitting..