Here Marian took alarm. "But, Miss Dorothy, you mustn't pay for me. You must keep your money for Patty and the others. You mustn't spend it on me."
"Mustn't I?" Miss Dorothy looked over at her with a little knowing smile. "Then I won't do it since you are so particular, but I have a scheme of my own and we shall see how it will work out. Are you willing to earn it?"
"Indeed I am; I should like it above all things. I never earned any money for myself, but I have earned some for the heathen."
Miss Dorothy made a little grimace. "Very well, if you are willing to earn your way, you may consider yourself invited to make the journey at your own expense. I guarantee sufficient work to pay for your ticket. I don't suppose you will object to being paid in advance."
Marian looked doubtful. "Well—if——"
"If—if——What an ifer you are. I don't mean all in advance, only a part. Do you agree to that?"
"I don't suppose it would be wrong to agree to that."
"You must have a Puritan conscience," said Miss Dorothy laughing.
"What is that?"
"It is something that is very unhealthy sometimes. I will see that you begin your work to-morrow."