"I teach in the Spring Grove Schoolhouse."
"What interest have you in this case?"
The judge saw that the flush on Miss Miflin's cheek deepened, but he thought it was only a flush of embarrassment.
"I am fond of these children, and I do not believe the appointment of Mr. Swartz as guardian is necessary or right."
"Why?"
"Because for years the families have not been friendly, and Mr. Wenner would never have chosen Mr. Swartz as the guardian of his children, and because the children do not like him."
"Like me!" exclaimed Daniel Swartz to the lawyer. "What dumb talk! It makes nothing out if they like me or not."
"You will have to be quiet," answered Mr. Weaver. "It makes a good deal of difference in the appointment of a guardian."
"Sarah Wenner," said the judge.
"Yes, sir," answered Sarah.