But, even as she taught him, the tears stood in her eyes, and the little fellow knew that everything was not right.

And there she sat till about two, doing little odds and ends of things for the children, and allowing that occupation to stand as an excuse to her for not commencing her letter.

But then there remained only two hours to her, and it might be that the letter would be difficult in the writing--would require thought and changes, and must needs be copied, perhaps, more than once.

As to the money, that she had in the house--as much, at least, as Mark now wanted, though the sending of it would leave her nearly penniless.

She could, however, in case of personal need, resort to Davis as desired by him.
So she got out her desk in the drawing-room and sat down and wrote her letter.