"O I think so," said Matilda; "I thought so before; but—Mr. Wharncliffe—I am afraid she is very poor."
"I am not afraid so; I know it."
"She will not tell me where she lives," said Matilda rather wistfully.
"Do you want to know?"
"Yes, I wanted to know; but I think she did not want I should."
"Did you think of going to see her, that you tried to find out?"
"I would have liked to go, if I could," said Matilda, looking perplexed. "But she seemed to think I wouldn't like it, or that I ought not, or something."
"She is right," said Mr. Wharncliffe. "You would not take any pleasure in seeing Sarah's home; and you cannot go there alone. But with me you may go. I will take you there, if you choose."
"Now?"
"Yes."