Of course the Dranes are very estimable people, and there are many things, especially in the way of housekeeping, which Mrs.Drane could teach Miriam, if she chose to take the trouble.

But while I respect the daughter's efforts to support herself and her mother, it must be admitted that she is a working-girl--nothing more or less--and must continue to be such.

Her present business, of course, can only last for a little while, and she will have to adopt some regular calling.

This life she expects, and is preparing herself for it.

But a mind such as hers is, or must speedily become, is not the one from which Miriam's young mind should receive its impressions.