I have had a letter from my mother this morning, and she says I am to leave this place at once, that it is not respectable, and that people are talking of it all over the county.

What am I to do ?" "Go, I suppose," said Emma.
The girl grew nearer to her.
"Do you think it is true ?" she asked.

"I saw him driving her out yesterday, and three days ago I saw his arm around her waist; but, still, do you really think it is true, Emma ?" "It does not matter to us," said Emma.
"Yes, it does matter," persisted the other.

"If it is really true, this is no place for us; and if it be untrue, some one ought to put an end to it.

I have nothing but my character, and if that goes, all goes.