But she didn't enjoy the experience, that was plain enough, and, so far as I can see, she is likely to have a good many others of the same kind.

Now it isn't my business, I know that; you can tell me to shut up and clear out any time you like, of course; but do you think it is just fair to a girl like your niece to condemn her to a life of storekeeping or the alternative of marrying one of the promising young men you've been talking about?
Don't you think such a girl as she is deserves a chance; every chance you can give her ?" The two partners stared at him open-mouthed.

Shadrach, as usual, spoke first.
"Condemn her ?" he repeated.

"Condemn Mary-'Gusta?
A chance?
Why--" "Hush, Shadrach," interrupted Zoeth.

"Mr.Keith ain't done yet.