Her school-books were her constant companions, and every leisure moment was applied to them.

Susan was delighted to witness her progress, and some little book from her was a reward sufficient for any task imposed, however difficult.

She had her book always fastened open near her, where she could glance from toil to soul refreshment.

The approaching spring would close the term of years which Mrs.B.claimed as the period of her servitude.

Often as she passed the waymarks of former years did she pause to ponder on her situation, and wonder if she COULD succeed in providing for her own wants.