Rachel's father, like Virginia's, had died while the family was abroad.

Like Virginia she found herself, under her present rule of conduct, in complete antagonism with her own immediate home circle.

Mrs.Winslow waited for Rachel to go on.
"You know the promise I made two weeks ago, mother ?" "Mr.Maxwell's promise ?" "No, mine.

You know what it was, do you not, mother ?" "I suppose I do.

Of course all the church members mean to imitate Christ and follow Him, as far as is consistent with our present day surroundings.