But she threw plates occasionally at the landlord, and quickly retorted to the cheap witticisms of the guests, and created in the Sabbath school a sensation that was so inimical to the orthodox dullness and placidity of that institution that, with a decent regard for the starched frocks and unblemished morals of the two pink-and-white-faced children of the first families, the reverend gentleman had her ignominiously expelled.

Such were the antecedents, and such the character of Mliss as she stood before the master.

It was shown in the ragged dress, the unkempt hair, and bleeding feet, and asked his pity.

It flashed from her black, fearless eyes, and commanded his respect.
"I come here tonight," she said rapidly and boldly, keeping her hard glance on his, "because I knew you was alone.

I wouldn't come here when them gals was here.