"I am almost so, now; and if it will not bother you, I should like to tell you of a plan I have in view."
"Bother me? I should say not. You should know I take too much interest in you for that." "Thank you; some connections, until recently, have remitted to me a sum amply sufficient for my needs; I know not why," she said, in troubled tones, "they have discontinued it; but they have, and it remains for me to face the difficulty, now that Garfield has outgrown my tuition, I cannot remain dependent on the Dale's kindness; and of Mr. Dale's generous, good treatment of me, a stranger, I cannot say too much; but I must exert myself to get a new situation," she said, nervously. "And will you, dear Mrs. Gower, do what you can in advising me; I have been looking in the newspapers, but have seen nothing suitable."
"Excuse me, Miss Crew, but are you entitled by law to receive this remittance you speak of? if so, you should not quietly relinquish it, but should consult a lawyer. We, at Toronto, are blessed with several honest, as well as clever, law firms. I will accompany you readily, or do anything I can for you."
"You are very kind, but I shrink from lawyers, they ask so many questions," she said, timidly.
"You must not mind that, dear; if you were ill, what would you do, send for a medical man? and the more questions he asked, the better he would understand your case."
"I wish I was braver; but I am only a girl, and have had much trouble, which has made me very nervous and timid."
For one so extremely reticent, this was quite a confidence.
"Yes, it would have that effect on one of your temperament; but with me, my troubles have made me more self-reliant; finding few to trust, I have leaned on myself."
"Yes, you seem to me very brave; but don't you think I should advertise for a situation at once?"
"No, decidedly not. You should ask Mr. Dale to advise, and I shall be very pleased to have you with me all winter."