14/19 "We are all so truly convinced of the sacredness of the home duties!" "Well, what do you want me to do ?" asked their hostess. "It is one case in a thousand, and must be studied!" "So noble of her!" said Mrs.Ree. "You say she was really a school-teacher? "She is perfectly straightforward about it, and had the best of recommendations. She was a teacher, but it didn't agree with her health, I believe." "Perhaps there is a story to it!" Mrs.Ree advanced; but Mrs.Dankshire disagreed with her flatly. |