Cecil colored, then her face became deadly pale.
"No," she faltered, "but——"
"No?" said Miss Pinchin, rising. "You mean to tell me you have no certificate of any kind?"
"No; but——"
"My dear Miss Ross, I am sorry, but that puts a stop to the entire thing. What would the parents of my pupils say if my English teacher were not thoroughly certificated! I am sorry. Young as you are, I should have been prepared to help you, for your mother's sake, had you been in any way qualified. As it is, it is hopeless. Good-morning, Miss Ross! Good-morning!"
CECIL AND THE BOYS.