"I dare say she did, but still I am sorry. It seldom does people good to hurt their feelings."
"I am sure I wish people would remember that where I am concerned," said Marion, with another sigh.
"Why, who hurts your feelings, Marion? I thought everybody was very considerate and kind to you," said Mrs. Campbell.
"If it was you, Aunt Christian, you wouldn't think so," said Marion, with another sigh.
"Perhaps you are too easily hurt."
"I dare say I am. I know I am very sensitive, and am hurt by a great many things which other people don't mind at all."
"If that is the case, there must be something wrong," said Mrs. Campbell. "A sore spot is usually a diseased spot and needs to be cured."
"I don't understand you, Aunt Christian."
"Why, if your finger is sore, you know that something is the matter with it," said Christian. "Anybody's hand may be hurt by a hot iron or by being pinched in a door; but if you shrink from having your hand touched, or even looked at, you must know that it needs the doctor."
"And what do you think is the best cure for over-sensitiveness, aunt, supposing that I am over-sensitive?"