And now the routine of her day brought such a change in Ethel's life as deeply affected her future course--though at first she had but little time to stop for self-analysis.

At five in the morning she was roused by the low, sweet chirrup of Susette, who was peering over the edge of the crib.

And her day from that time on was filled with a succession of little tasks, which at first puzzled and wearied her, made her often anxious and cross, but then attracted her more and more.

What a change from the month before, from Mr.
Greesheimer to Susette! She became engrossed in the washing and dressing and feeding of her tiny charge.

Anxiously she watched Susette for the slightest sign of illness; and in this watching she grew to know the meaning of certain looks and gestures, baby talk.