To Emma it was the simplest thing in the world to put a duty before pleasure; she had no hesitation in telling her sister how matters stood.

And the other accepted it as pure love.
'I'm sure it'll only be a week or two before we can manage for ourselves,' Jane said.

'Of course, people are far readier to give you work than they would be to me or Kate.

But it'll be all right when we're once started.' 'I shall be very sorry to leave you, dear,' murmured Emma.

'You'll have to be sure and let me know if you're not feeling well, and I shall come at once.' 'As if you could do that!' laughed the other.