She our mother indeed! It shall not be, if I can prevent it." After a little further conversation, Kate departed, leaving Mag to meditate upon the best means by which to avert the threatened evil.
What Kate had told her was true.

Mr.Hamilton had so many questions to ask concerning his old classmates, and Mrs.Carter had so much to tell, that, though they had worked industriously all winter, they were not through yet; neither would they be until Mrs.Carter found herself again within the old homestead.
The night following Kate's visit Mag determined to speak with her father; but immediately after tea he went out, saying he should not return until nine o'clock.

With a great effort Mag forced down the angry words which she felt rising within her, and then seating herself at her work she resolved to await his return.

Not a word on the subject did she say to Carrie, who retired to her room at half-past eight, as was her usual custom.

Alone now Margaret waited.