Mrs. Talbot looked grave.
"You won't suspect me of the same feeling, Mark?" she said.
"No; you are too much like mother."
"I am glad to hear that you are doing well."
"Yes; I have been fortunate."
"I wish you were in a better position. Perhaps Mr. Talbot might interest himself to get you a better place."
"No, aunt, don't ask him. I have other friends who will help me when I wish to make a change. For the present I am content to remain as I am."
Mark excused himself and boarded the next car, as he did not wish to lose any time.
The sisters separated and Mrs. Mason went home feeling cheered by her unexpected interview with Mrs. Talbot.
When she returned to her humble home Edith said, "Mrs. Mack wants to see you. I think she is very sick. A gentleman came to see her, but I don't know whether it was a doctor."