" All wondered at the change gradually taking place in the
girl. It was too resolute, too much the offspring of her will rather
than her heart to have in it much gentleness, but it was observed
that she was becoming gravely and patiently considerate of others,
even of their faults and follies. As far as possible, her uncle and
aunt were allowed their own way without protest, the girl
sacrificing her own feelings and wishes when it was possible. They
at last began to admit that their niece was manifesting a, becoming
spirit of submission and deference, when in fact her management of
their affairs was saving them from an impoverishment scarcely to be
endured.
For Mrs. Whately the girl now had a genuine and strong affection,
chilled only by her belief that the plan in regard to the son was
ever in the mother's mind. So indeed it was. The sagacious woman
watched Miss Lou closely and with feelings of growing hope as well
as of tenderness. The girl was showing a patience, a strength of
mind, and, above all, a spirit of self-sacrifice which satisfied
Mrs.
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