She had shared her mother's ambition, and anticipated growing triumphs in the musical world.

What possible career was before her except the regular career of every singer?
She asked the question again and, in the light of her recent reply to Rollin, asked again, if she had any very great purpose in life herself.

What would Jesus do?
There was a fortune in her voice.

She knew it, not necessarily as a matter of personal pride or professional egotism, but simply as a fact.

And she was obliged to acknowledge that until two weeks ago she had purposed to use her voice to make money and win admiration and applause.