"I understand that, Madam Page.
Well, Virginia and I have been talking about it.

I have decided not to accept, and that is as far as I have gone at present." Rachel was conscious of the fact that the conversation had, up to this point, been narrowing her hesitation concerning the concert company's offer down to a decision that would absolutely satisfy her own judgment of Jesus' probable action.

It had been the last thing in the world, however, that she had desired, to have her decision made in any way so public as this.

Somehow what Rollin Page had said and his manner in saying it had hastened her decision in the matter.
"Would you mind telling us, Rachel, your reasons for refusing the offer?
It looks like a great opportunity for a young girl like you.
Don't you think the general public ought to hear you?
I feel like Rollin about that.

A voice like yours belongs to a larger audience than Raymond and the First Church." Rachel Winslow was naturally a girl of great reserve.