Mrs. Rummel.
Of course the family hears nothing from her now; but every one in town knows that she has sung for money in taverns over there——
Mrs. Holt.
——and has given lectures——
Mrs. Rummel.
——and has published an utterly crazy book.
Mrs. Lynge.
Is it possible——?
Mrs. Rummel.
Yes, Lona Hessel, too, is certainly a sun-spot in the Bernicks’ happiness. But now you know the whole story, Mrs. Lynge. Heaven knows, I have only told it to put you on your guard as to what you say.