"Maybe you can help with your counsel," said Dolly, brushing her hand over her eyes; "that is what I came here for to-day. I wanted to speak to somebody; and I have nobody but you, Mrs. Jersey."
"Your mother, my dear?"
"I can't worry mother."
"True. You are right. Well, my dear? What do you want counsel about?"
"It is very difficult to tell you. I don't know if I can. I will try. One thing. Mrs. Jersey, is it right sometimes, is it a girl's duty ever—to sacrifice herself for her parents?".
The housekeeper had not expected this form of dilemma, and hesitated a few minutes.
"Sacrifice herself how, Miss Dolly?"
"Marrying, for instance."
"Marrying somebody she does not care for?"
"Yes."