"For two years of it. It's her choice."
"Yes, I know. She prefers it to college."
Miss Quest said very seriously:
"For a girl like Stephanie, it will be an excellent thing. It will give her a certain steadiness, a foundation in life, to have a profession on which she may rely in case of adversity. To care for and to be responsible for others develops character. She already seems interested."
"She prefers it to graduating from Vassar."
Miss Quest nodded, then looking him directly in the eyes:
"I want to say one thing. May I?"
"Certainly."
"Then, above all, be patient with Stephanie. Will you?"
"Of course!" he replied, surprised.