I was entering upon so much that was new and elevating, under the guidance of Sister Madeline, and was so entirely influenced by her, that I was brought out of my trouble wonderfully.

Not out of it, of course, but from under its crushing weight.

I know that I am rather easily influenced, and only too ready to follow those who have won my love.

Therefore, I am in every way thankful that I came at such a time under the influence of a mind like that of Sister Madeline.
But the time was approaching for her to go away.

I was well enough to do without her, and she had other duties.