To know that she had failed hurt her pride, and it hurt worse to suspect that her father had got angry because he knew she was right.

Besides, she felt strangely alone; as she had often felt since she came home.

Gerald was careless and thought about nothing but his extravagant amusements; her mother's main object was to avoid jars and smooth over awkward situations.

Then, she had household cares; money was scarce, and since Osborn hated self-denial, she must economize.

Grace could not tell her her troubles; but there was a way by which Railton might save his lease and Kit could help.