"Yes, mother, I know that," said Effie in a grave voice "The fact is," she continued, "I did not think it would be possible for you to spare me; but if you can, and
you think it right for me to go, I shall of course be delighted, for I have long had my heart in this work."
"You are like all other modern girls," said Mrs. Staunton with her, he would sanction everything at oncehe answered.
in that provokingly inconsistent way which characterized her; "you are not satisfied in the home nest.
Well, well, I have got my boy, and I must not complain."
"Oh, mother, dear mother, you have got us all." Effie rose from her chair, went over and knelt by her mother's side.
"I would give anything in the world," she said,103 looking full at Mrs. Staunton, "for you to say that you are going to miss me awfully."
The sight of her pretty face softened the mother's heart.
"Of course I shall miss you, my darling," she said, "You ; but I don't wish to stand in your way. I know you will be happy where your
heart is, and your father wished it. That, in my opinion, settles the matter."
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