14/17 "I have as good a right to my chance as the others. If you put your foot down and say so, Mother, Father will let me go. Why shouldn't I have the same chance as Nancy Ellen? There is an awful summer's work before us," said Mrs.Bates. "But now is just my chance while you have Nancy Ellen here to help you." "She has some special studying to do, and you very well know that she has to attend the County Institute, and take the summer course of training for teachers." "So do I," said Kate, stubbornly. |