"She only thinks it sounds self-sacrificing." "Is that the kindest thing you can think of ?" asked Sally.

"I do mean it.

I've written to London and I've got the prospectus here of one of the schools for teaching shorthand and typewriting.

For eight pounds they guarantee to make any one proficient in both--suitable to take a secretaryship.

Doesn't matter how long you'll stay; they agree for that sum to make you proficient, and they also half promise to get you a situation." "And where are you going to get the eight pounds from ?" said her little sister.
"And where are you going to get the cost of your living up in Town ?" asked the wise young man, who knew how London could dissolve the money in one's pocket.
"Oh, she's all right there," said the eldest sister bitterly.