"I wish I was sure. Nate never lied to me in his life. If he'd say it solemn and true I'd believe it."
"Why don't you go to see him, then, and ask all about it?"
"Oh, I couldn't What would people say?"
She shrank back as if from a blow.
"Do you always stop to think about that?" asked Camille with contempt. "Why don't you figure out what is really right and then go ahead? I do."
Lucy studied her a minute, then asked in return,
"Do you think it's right to care more for other folks than for your own family?"
"I don't think it's natural, but, if you do, there must be something wrong with the family. We generally like those nearest to us, if they'll let us."
"Yes, that's so," said the other eagerly, as if new light were coming to her.
"As far as family is concerned, though, I like Joyce Lavillotte better than any cousin I have, almost better than my own sister, and she is no relation at all."