I think that as soon as we begin to meddle with uneducated people, all our schemes and views are unsettled.

We have to learn a new language, for one thing.

But your missionary enterprise is admirable.' 'For my part,' declared Mrs.Smallbrook, 'I aim at the solidarity of woman.

You, at all events, agree with me, Winifred ?' 'I really don't think, aunt, that there can be any solidarity of ladies with servant girls,' responded Miss Haven, encouraged by a look from Rhoda.
'Then I grieve that your charity falls so far below the Christian standard.' Miss Barfoot firmly guided the conversation to a more hopeful subject.
Not many people visited this house.

Every Wednesday evening, from half-past eight to eleven, Miss Barfoot was at home to any of her acquaintances, including her pupils, who chose to call upon her; but this was in the nature of an association with recognized objects.