Now let me ask you one question, and then I'll try to sleep.

You said you were a teacher.

Did you come here to attend the Summer School for Teachers ?" "Yes," said Kate.
"Would it make any great difference to you if you missed a few days ?" she asked.
"Not the least," said Kate.
"Well, then, you won't be offended, will you, if I ask you to remain with me and take care of me until John comes?
I could send him a message to-night that I am alone, and bring him by this time to-morrow; but I know he has business that will cause him to lose money should he leave, and I was so wilful about coming, I dread to prove him right so conclusively the very first day.

That door opens into a room reserved for Susette, if only you'd take it, and leave the door unclosed to-night, and if only you would stay with me until John comes I could well afford to pay you enough to lengthen your stay as long as you'd like; and it makes me so happy to be with such a fresh young creature.
Will you stay with me, my dear ?" "I certainly will," said Kate heartily.

"If you'll only tell me what I should do; I'm not accustomed to rich ladies, you know." "I'm not myself," said the little woman, "but I do seem to take to being waited upon with the most remarkable facility!".