"Because there is something serious the matter, or I should not have been called to your assistance."
"I never called you."
"Then your good angel did."
"I don't believe in such things."
"Do you believe in anything?"
"Yes," she said defiantly--"in myself."
"That is a poor help in time of trouble."
"I have managed very well hitherto."
"Can you substantiate that statement, seeing how embarrassed your worldly affairs are at this moment?"
Lady Jim could find no direct answer. "Parsons have nothing to do with worldly matters," she muttered, averting her eyes.