all the time moving, and no one ever could find out just where her rooms
were. The way one had to do, to get her to do washing, was to apply to
the Charity Bureau."

"But the Bureau must have her address," said Dorothy much interested in
the story.

"Well, Aunt Mary said they could not keep track of her either. They know
she is a good honest woman, who seems always to be in some trouble--
looking for her husband, of course. I made up my mind that the man she
is looking for is your friend Miles. Have you seen him lately?"

"No," replied Dorothy, thoughtfully.

"And I've got more news," went on Tavia, "Miss Ellis has planned a
picnic for Monday. She is going to take our class to Glen Haven Falls.
Do get strong and come, if you don't go I will not."

"Oh, I am sure I will be all right by that time," answered Dorothy, "in
fact I am well now. I am only staying out of school because Miss Ellis
thought it best. I wonder, Tavia, how we could ever think her unfair.
She is the nicest woman--why, when she called she brought me jelly, and
one of her splendid roses that she prizes so much. I felt almost guilty
to have spoken of her, as I did, about the procession on Memorial Day."

"Well, she has not brought me jelly or roses yet," replied Tavia, "and I
hardly think she would, even had I the good fortune to be sick in bed.
Yes, I mean it! I would like to see what would happen if I took sick.
But no danger. Aunt Mary said she would rather feed two men than give me
what I call enough. It is not really enough, you know, but I call it