unassuming girl, a circumstance unprecedented in the annals of the
institution.

Her look, her tone, the softly spoken words--all radiated love,
and his arrogant spirit felt the gentle rebuke.

"Have you that book, 'Science and Health,' with you?" he curtly
demanded.

Katherine's heart leaped within her. Did he mean to deprive her of
her daily bread?

"Yes, sir," with unfaltering glance and voice.

"Then keep it out of sight," he briefly commanded, adding, in a
tone of dismissal, as he took up his pen: "That is all, Miss
Minturn."

Katherine bowed respectfully, then quietly followed Jennie Wild
from the room.




CHAPTER II.

KATHERINE AND HER ROOMMATE.


As the two girls were passing through the main building on their