How is it possible that a refined city girl can foster
such sentiments when surrounded by such opposite and antagonistic
elements."
"Jennie, my dear, you must not infer from this that I do not approve
of the forms and usages of society, for I _do_, but my society
is common sense society, if I may be allowed the expression."
"You are quite right, Miss Rushton. Halifax will never lose her
prestige while she sends out women gifted with such ideas of true
worth."
Helen slightly changed color but felt no embarrassment.
Mr. Lawson had listened to her clearly advanced views and was
pleased with the style she argued and his last remark he considered
as no flattery.
"What a pity Marguerite is not here," said Helen enthusiastically.
"And Josie Jordan to enliven the scene," returned Jennie with a look
of mischief in her bright sparkling eyes.
"Yes, and make one feel as if always eager and ready for the fray,"
said Helen, "for commence as meekly as a saint that girl will have a
pitched battle before one gets half through."
Jennie Montgomery's voice rang out in peals of hearty laughter and
ended by infecting her companions.
"Poor Josie," exclaimed Jennie when the laugh subsided, "she is as
Charlie Verne says, 'a regular romp,' but she has a big tender
heart.
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