But you want some assistance Katy ?" "Yes, ma'am; that is, I want to borrow some money," replied Katy, blushing deeply.
"That's just like you," interposed Grace, laughing.

"I suppose you will want to give your note this time." "I don't care about giving a note, but I mean to pay the money back again, every cent of it." "And the interest too, I suppose ?" "Yes," said Katy, though she had not a very clear idea of the value of money, as an article of merchandise.
"Don't distress her, Grace; you forget that her mother is very sick, and she cannot feel like listening to your pleasantries," said Mrs.
Gordon.
"Forgive me, Katy," replied Grace, tenderly.
Katy burst into tears, though she could not exactly tell why.

She was overcome with emotion as the beautiful young lady took her hand, and looked so sorrowfully in her face.

She was not used to so much kindness, so much sympathy, so much love; for it seemed as though both Grace and her mother loved her--that their hearts beat with hers.
"Don t cry, Katy; I am sorry I said a word," pleaded Grace.

"I would not have hurt your feelings for all the world." "You did not hurt my feelings; you are so kind to me that I could not help crying.