'I think it was a mistake for Miss Hamilton to give up all her duties; occupation is good for every one.' 'That is my opinion,' observed Mr.Hamilton.

'Etta is always making a fuss about Gladys's health, but I tell her there is not the least reason for alarm; many people not otherwise delicate take cold easily.

It is true I advised her to give up evening service for a few weeks until she got stronger.' 'Indeed!' And here Max looked a little perplexed.

'I thought you told me, Miss Darrell, that your cousin found our service too long and wearisome, and this was the reason she stayed away.' 'Oh no; you must have misunderstood me,' returned Miss Darrell, flushing a little.

'Gladys may have said she liked a shorter sermon in the evening, but that was hardly her reason for staying away; at least--' 'Of course not.