How could I ever take care of my little ones?
But I'm gaining courage." "Mrs.Hoden, do not distress yourself any more," said Miss Sampson.

"I shall see you are well cared for.

I promise you." "Miss Sampson, that's fine!" exclaimed Steele, with a ring in his voice.
"It's what I'd have hoped--expected of you..." It must have been sweet praise to her, for the whiteness of her face burned in a beautiful blush.
"And it's good of you, too, Miss Langdon, to come," added Steele.

"Let me thank you both.

I'm glad I have you girls as allies in part of my lonely task here.