She could not imagine why, and was disappointed and puzzled.

To know that Ann Byrom was in the house was not a great comfort to her--she regarded so much that Mary loved as of earth and not of heaven.

God's world even she despised, because men called it nature, and spoke of its influences.

But Mary did go up to see her now and then.

Very different she seemed from the time when first they were at work together over Hesper's twilight dress! Ever since Mary had made the acquaintance of her brother, she seemed to have changed toward her.