34/53 They are the ones to influence. If the matter of her welfare and future was put to them in the right light they might--well, they might sacrifice themselves to benefit her." "Rubbish! I know I'm right. She'll jump at the opportunity. I shall tell her about it this very afternoon." "She won't accept; I'll bet on it." His principal reason for non-belief in Mary-'Gusta's acceptance was his knowledge of his wife's lack of tact. The girl did not consider herself, nor was she, a subject of charity. |