It is sad enough for him, I am sore, to have this parting, but to know that you are grieving and unhappy will double his sadness.

Besides which," she went on thoughtfully, "you know he is paying a good deal of money for your education here, and for his sake you should try to get all the good you can from what he is doing for you.

Doesn't the thought of working hard for his sake comfort you ?" "Oh yes," sighed Kitty eagerly, clutching at any kind of comfort, at anything she could do for those she loved.

"Oh yes, it will.

I--I hadn't thought of that; but I feel now as if I must work and work--" then she broke off, embarrassed, and actually laughed at herself.
"There, I knew you had plenty of spirit," cried Miss Hammond delightedly.