I don't think I should like to be a teacher after all, though it is nice to be able to stand with your back to the fire in the winter.

The girls would know--'" Esther stopped and blushed.
"Would know what, dear ?" "Well, they would know father," said Esther in low tones.

"They would see him selling things in the Lane and they wouldn't do what I told them." "Nonsense, Esther.

I believe most of the teachers' fathers are just as bad--I mean as poor.

Look at Miss Hyams's own father." "Oh Debby! I do hope that's true.