"But once when I told mother I believed I would turn dressmaker for the town, I knew I could earn ever so much money, besides doing a philanthropy in getting some decent gowns into the community, she was so horrified and unhappy at the bare idea that I never have forgotten it.

It is just so with ever so many women here.

They would rather half-starve than do any thing to earn money.

For my part, I think it is nonsense." "Certainly, Mercy,--certainly it is," replied Mr.Allen, anxious lest this new barrier should come between Mercy and her work.

"It is only a prejudice.