I'm only astonished at myself for having put up with so much.

I don't believe I ever should if it hadn't been for your help, Eva." "I'm very glad if I have been of any assistance to you, dear Lulu," Evelyn answered, with a look of pleasure; "and oh, I should like to help you to go on as you have begun." "Well, if I don't it will be his fault; it would take the patience of a saint to bear forever with his injustice and ill-temper.

I know I have a bad temper, but I'm sure his is a great deal worse." "I do really think it is, Lu; but other people having worse faults doesn't make ours any better.

Besides, do you suppose he has had as good religious teaching as you and I ?" "No; of course not.

But I never thought of that before.