"You would—really—help her?"
"If I can. It is my duty."
"It isn't in the least your duty."
"And I want to help you. That also is my duty. I want to undo, as far as possible, the consequences of your sin. We cannot let the girl suffer."
Majendie was moved by her charity. He had not looked for charity from Anne.
"If you will give me her name, and tell me where to find her, I will see that she is provided for."
"She is provided for."
"How?"
"I am keeping on the house for her."
Anne's face flushed.