And that is a thing Miss Miriam ought to know all about." "Seems to me, Miss Panney," said the colored woman, "that 'twould be a mighty good thing for Mr.Hav'ley to get married.

An' thar's that Miss Drane right thar already." "What stupid nonsense!" exclaimed Miss Panney.

"I thought you had more sense than to imagine such a thing as that.

She is not in any way suitable for him.

She is a poor little thing who has to earn her own living, and her mother's too.