A simple little thing, but I can do it, and should be so proud, so happy to have you there.' Josie rose as she spoke, for a glance at the clock showed her that her call was a long one; and hard as it was to end this momentous interview, she felt that she must go.

Catching up her hat she went to Miss Cameron, who stood looking at her so keenly that she felt as transparent as a pane of glass, and coloured prettily as she looked up, saying, with a grateful little tremor in her voice: 'I can never thank you for this hour and all you have told me.

I shall do just what you advise, and mamma will be very glad to see me settled at my books again.

I can study now with all my heart, because it is to help me on; and I won't hope too much, but work and wait, and try to please you, as the only way to pay my debt.' 'That reminds me that I have not paid mine.

Little friend, wear this for my sake.