"Command me as you will." "'Tis well, most reverend sir.

I thank you," said Grace, with a curtsy.
"Now sit you down, I pray, for presently I have a tale to tell." Having conducted Mr.Bright with great ceremony to the arm chair in the corner, Grace established him with many low bows, much to the amusement of the girls, with whom Jessica's father was a great favorite.

Then Grace began with her meeting with Mabel Allison and ended with the letter from Mary Stevens, enclosing the matron's statement.
"Now, those are all the facts of the case, Mr.Bright," she concluded.
"Will it be possible for us to get Mabel away from Miss Brant, or can Miss Brant hold her against her will ?" "Miss Stevens' letter and the matron's statement are sufficient," answered Mr.Bright.

"This woman cannot hold your little friend.

Miss Brant will in all probability be very angry, and attempt to brave the matter out.