It is strange, Mark, that ever since John came she has been less of a hoyden--and more of a simple girl." "It is," he said, "a fine young nature in a strong body.

She has the promise of beauty--whatever that may be worth." "Worth! It is worth a great deal," said Mrs.Ann.

"It helps.

The moral value of beauty! Ah, Mark Rivers, I should like to discuss that with you.
She is at the ugly duck age.

Now I must go home.