"Yes," answered Ellen, blushing.
"What do you study?"
"Geometry and history and English and other subjects."
"Why do you study?"
"I'm going to college."
"Oh, you are! When?"
"In September—that is, if I can make certain arrangements."
"What arrangements?"
"If I can pass the examinations. Miss MacVane thinks I can enter the Sophomore class. I'm arranging to borrow a little from a fund for students who need help."
"Why are you going to college?" Stephen leaned forward in his chair. His interest in her quickened. To borrow from a fund, was she?