I must go and see Willie to-morrow." "Oh, I'll do that," Miss Ruth answered.

"I cannot help feeling that it is--my place." "Not at all," replied Miss Deborah firmly; "the miniature shows plainly his sentiments towards me.

I know he would wish me to look after Willie.
Indeed, I feel it a sacred duty." Miss Deborah moved her hands nervously.

Mr.Denner's death was too recent for it to be possible to speak of him without agitation.
"Well," said Miss Ruth, "perhaps, after all, you are right, in a way.

The miniature is childish.