Mavis made no reply.

The two old maids glanced significantly at one another; presently,
Annie Mee was emboldened to ask:

"Do you think you would like to earn your living in the manner
indicated?"

"I have decided not to," replied Mavis shortly.

"Of course, if you would prefer to stay with us," began Miss Helen.

"If you have no objection, I will leave for good tomorrow morning,"
said Mavis.

"Leave for good!" cried the two old ladies together, who, now that
they believed Mavis to be going, were dismayed at the prospect of
living without her.

"It will be better for all of us," remarked Mavis.

"But have you anything in view, dear?" asked Miss Annie.

"Nothing very definite. But I've every hope of being settled in a
day or two."

The two old ladies heaved a sigh of relief; for all their affection
for the girl, they found that her healthy appetite made serious
inroads into the meager profits of the college. After breakfast,
Mavis went upstairs for her hat. She opened the drawers at the base