"It is wrong for people, to jump so hastily at conclusions."
"But, Minny, you know you intended mamma should jump at that."
"Well, Miss Della, don't chide me now about it; if it got you off without any more questions you are very glad, are you not?"
"Of course, if it wasn't falsehood."
"It certainly was not, Miss Della; now dry your eyes, and I will show you something."
"A letter, Minn, from—from him?"
Minny smiled, and nodded her head.
"Bathe my eyes, then, and I won't shed another tear."
Minny obeyed; and Della, with trembling fingers, tore open the letter, and perused it.