We cannot afford for the sake of our reputations to shelter such a person." "Grandmother, I do not wish to do anything that is displeasing to you, but I must keep Loreen here tonight, and longer if it seems best." "Then you can answer for the consequences! I do not stay in the same house with a miserable--" Madam Page lost her self-control.

Virginia stopped her before she could speak the next word.
"Grandmother, this house is mine.

It is your home with me as long as you choose to remain.

But in this matter I must act as I fully believe Jesus would in my place.

I am willing to bear all that society may say or do.