I've been tellin' Lois she ain't goin' to school to-day.

She's afraid Mr.Starr will put Ida in if she don't; but there ain't no need of her worryin'; mebbe a way will be opened.

I want you to lookout she don't go.

There ain't no need of it." "I'll do the best I can," said Amanda, with a doubtful glance at Lois.
Lois said nothing, but her pale little mouth contracted obstinately.
She and Amanda followed her mother to the door.

The departing woman said good-by, and went down the steps over the terraces.