"Claire would laugh at you for that speech," said Olive.
"But it is true; is it not?" appealing to Doctor Vaughan.
He colored slightly under her gaze. "We don't want two Claires," he said; "but you can be yourself, and that will make us happy."
The girl let her eyes fall, and rest upon her clasped hands.
"I would like to make you happy," she said, softly.
"Really?"
"Really," lifting her eyes to his face.
"Then, promise us that you will let us help to right your wrongs, and that you will come back, like a good sister, and stay with Mrs. Girard."
Her face hardened. "I can not," she said, briefly.
"You will not," seriously.