14/50 They have the new ideas in education, and it would be so good if our school began with the advantage of quite a modern system.' Monica became silent. When her sisters had talked in the same strain for a quarter of an hour, she said absently,-- 'I wrote to Miss Barfoot last night, so I suppose I shall be able to move to those lodgings next Sunday.' It was eleven o'clock before they parted. Having taken leave of her sisters near the station, Monica turned to walk quickly home. She had gone about half the way, when her name was spoken just behind her, in Widdowson's voice. She stopped, and there stood the man, offering his hand. |