She formed a picture of that elder sister.

The words 'We've always kept together,' touched her inexpressibly; they bore so beautiful a meaning on Thyrza's lips.
'And would your sister Lydia scold me very much if I made you lose your Monday morning's work ?' she asked, smiling.
'Oh, it's always the other way, ma'am.

Lyddy's always glad when I get a holiday.

But I never like her to have to go to work alone.' 'Well now, I shall telegraph to Lyddy, and then tomorrow I shall write a letter to her and beg her to forgive me.

If I do so, do you think you could stay ?' 'I--I think so, ma'am.' 'And Mr.Grail ?' 'He's just as kind to me as Lyddy is.' 'Then I think we won't be afraid.