Something inside me, I suppose." Joan found herself poking the fire.

"Have you known Mary Stopperton long ?" she asked.
"Oh, yes," answered the girl.

"Ever since I've been on my own." "Did you talk it over with her ?" asked Joan.
"No," answered the girl.

"I may have just told her.

She isn't the sort that gives advice." "I'm glad you didn't do it," said Joan: "that you put up a fight for all women." The girl gave a short laugh.