"No doubt, aunt; but I took a fancy to the boy."
"How do you know he told you the truth?"
"I would stake my life upon his truth," said Grace, warmly.
"Did you ever see him before?"
"Never."
Mrs. Sheldon shrugged her shoulders.
"You must have great confidence in your knowledge of human nature, then," she said.
"I have, aunt," said the young lady, smiling.
"Well, my dear, you are rich, and are quite able to indulge your quixotic liberality."
"Thanks to Providence, aunt."