Miss Jane Maythorne is a heathen." "Is that all ?" "No.

But Miss Jane Maythorne _is_ a heathen, and ought to cut off her head before she lets Peace sew.

But you see she doesn't know she's a heathen, and Peace will sew." "Well, what then ?" "If she will do something, and won't be happy without, then I can't help it, you see.

But I can give her some worsteds for a Christmas present, and she can make little mats and things, and you can buy them.

Now, mother, isn't that nice ?" "Yes," said Mrs.Breynton, after a moment's thought.