"Oh, I don't want humbug," said Henrietta.
"I've come here to-day," continued Maureen, "to unsay those cruel words. I own that I was frightfully hurt, and I gave way to great sin."
"Ah—the little saint—she gave way to great sin," repeated Henrietta.
"And God was very angry with me," continued Maureen.
"I should think so, indeed. You looked downright shocking."
"I cannot tell you of those days of misery; but the God who forgives forgave me, and great, great joy came back to me. And Love—oh, most wonderful—and Henny, of all the people whom I felt I ought to love and help, you and Daisy came first."
"Is Daisy going to die?"
"No; I think she will live. I have been with her for several hours."
"Lawk-a-massy me!"