"I should have told you at once, if--under ordinary circumstances;--but--" and her eyes filled as she turned them upon Mrs.Travilla.
"Dear child, I am interested now and always in all your pains and pleasures," responded the latter, "and shall heartily rejoice in any good that has come to you." Then Molly, blushing and happy, explained that she had been using her spare time for months past, in making a translation of a French story, had offered it for publication, and, after weeks of anxious waiting, had that morning received a letter announcing its acceptance, and enclosing a check for a hundred dollars.
"My dear child, I am proud of you--of the energy, patience and perseverance you have shown," her cousin said warmly, and with a look of great gratification.

"Success, so gained, must be very sweet, and I offer you my hearty congratulations." The younger cousins added theirs, Elsie and Vi rejoicing as at a great good to themselves, and Isa expressing extreme surprise at the discovery that Molly had attained to so much knowledge, and possessed sufficient talent for such an undertaking..