Undoubtedly, she was in a very low frame of mind to-day.

She, as well as Poppy, had her low fit on, and she greatly trembled for the result of the coming interview.

Since that pathetic little last speech of Poppy's about her broken boots Jasmine had quite forgotten how sorely she needed money for herself.

Her one and only desire just now was to restore Poppy's money.
"I must do it," she said to herself; "I must do it, and I will.

I have made up my mind, and I really need not be so frightened.