“The fact is, it’s not only—not only because of the advantages. There are other reasons. You’re too young to understand—” “Oh, no, I ain’t,” said Charity harshly; and Miss Hatchard blushed to the roots of her blonde cap. But she must have felt a vague relief at having her explanation cut short, for she concluded, again invoking the daguerreotypes: “Of course I shall always do what I can for you; and in case . . . in case . . . you know you can always come to me. . . .”
