"But somebody ought to hear you," objected Jill. "I am sure it's more proper to have people looking on."
"God will hear me. Did Jacob have people near him?"
Jill was speechless. Then obediently she walked away, and waited for her sister at the entrance to the wood. When Mona joined her there was a soft radiancy about her face that made her look very beautiful.
"Oh, Jill," she said, "a tenth seems such a miserable portion to offer back. How shall I ever pay the debt of all the past wasted years?"
"And when will you divide your money?" asked Jill. "Do let me see you do it. And if it's too difficult, Miss Falkner is very good at sums. She'll do it for you."
"I shall go and see Mr. Errington this afternoon. You must be patient, Jill. All in good time."
The next day the children were walking out in the village with Miss Falkner when they met the vicar.
He beamed when he saw them.
"Have you heard the good news?" he said. "Miss Baron did not bind me to secrecy. Perhaps she has told you herself?"