"She sees the business, and she has a great view of all it is going to do for women to come; but I don't think she realizes how much she is doing right now for women here--and men, too.

There were my friends the Pornes; they were 'drifting apart,' as the novels have it--and no wonder.

Isabel was absolutely no good as a housekeeper; he naturally didn't like it--and the baby made it all the worse; she pined for her work, you see, and couldn't get any time for it.

Now they are as happy as can be--and it's just Diantha Bell's doings.

The housework is off Isabel's shoulders.
"Then there are the Wagrams, and the Sheldons, and the Brinks--and ever so many more--who have told me themselves that they are far happier than they ever were before--and can live more cheaply.