It would make her much worse, and we do not know what might happen.

Whatever occurs, bear it all patiently or come to me." "My life is spoiled," I cried; "but I will do what you say." And I made to myself a vow, which I kept through all temptation, never once to complain to my mother about Miss Reinhart.

I did keep it, and Heaven knows how much it cost me.

My father was rather surprised the next day when I went to his study and asked him if I could begin my lessons at once.

He laughed.
"What an energetic scholar," he cried.