She is shut up in the narrowest place in which a girl can be put, with responsibilities entirely beyond her years, and which help to cramp her mind and her ideas.

She should have a total change; she should see how the world, outside of her school and her country home, lives and acts--in fact, she needs exactly what Barport and you and Mrs.Bannister can give her.

I do not believe that you can bestow a greater benefit upon a fellow-being than to ask Miriam to pay you a visit while you are at the seaside.

Think of this, I beg of you, my dear Dora." This letter was read and re-read with earnest attention.

Dora was fond of Miriam in a way, and would be very glad to give her a glimpse of seaside life.