"She has had it pretty much already, I think," said Salome. "Do you mean that she will gain her desire of becoming a public singer?"
"I was not thinking of that especially," said Hannah, startled by the suggestion. "I devoutly hope that may not be the result; but nothing would surprise me. It is possible, however, that her uncle might object to such a career for his niece."
"I wonder if he is very rich," said Salome.
"He said he was not a rich man," replied Hannah; "but since he volunteered to provide for Juliet, I presume that his means are not straitened."
"Well, I hope this may prove for Juliet's good," said Salome, with a dubious air, "but I cannot help thinking it would be better for her to have to work."
"Indeed it would. She is far too idle and frivolous as it is. I don't know what she will become when she has nothing to do but to please herself."
"I would not change places with her," said Salome. "Idleness is a great temptation. I am more than content with my life of hard work."
"And so am I," said Hannah.
But, in spite of their wise words, perhaps neither of the sisters was absolutely free from envy, as they contemplated the good fortune that had befallen that spoilt child Juliet.