"And I don't see that it would make any difference to our relations.

She is a very self-poised young woman, but extremely easy to get along with.

And I'm sure she could write a splendid paper.

You'd better ask her, I think." "Would you call her in ?" asked Mrs.Dankshire, "or shall we go out to the kitchen ?" "Come right out; I'd like you to see how beautifully she keeps everything." The kitchen was as clean as the parlor; and as prettily arranged.

Miss Bell was making her preparation for lunch, and stopped to receive the visitors with a serenely civil air--as of a country store-keeper.
"I am very glad to meet you, Miss Bell, very glad indeed," said Mrs.
Dankshire, shaking hands with her warmly.