I was just a New England bred school teacher myself at first, so we're even that far.

Then you took a step up--and I took a step down." Diantha was a little slow in understanding the quick fervor of this new friend; a trifle suspicious, even; being a cautious soul, and somewhat overstrung, perhaps.

Her visitor, bright-eyed and eager, went on.

"I gave up school teaching and married a fortune.

You have given it up to do a more needed work.