But the two were very fond of each other, and by this time thought themselves able safely to dispense with the forms at first imposed by their mutual relations.
'If she marry at all,' declared Miss Nunn, 'she will marry badly.

The family is branded.

They belong to the class we know so well--with no social position, and unable to win an individual one.

I must find a name for that ragged regiment.' Miss Barfoot regarded her friend thoughtfully.
'Rhoda, what comfort have you for the poor in spirit ?' 'None whatever, I'm afraid.

My mission is not to them.' After a pause, she added,-- 'They have their religious faith, I suppose; and it's answerable for a good deal.' 'It would be a terrible responsibility to rob them of it,' remarked the elder woman gravely.
Rhoda made a gesture of impatience.
'It's a terrible responsibility to do anything at all.