Mr. Thornton said with a dry smile: "I do not think it will be
necessary to consult Mrs. Smith."

The men started for the door, and then extended their hands.

"We want to congratulate you, Miss Doane. We sincerely hope that
this will be the beginning of a very happy life for you. You may
command me in all things. By the way, may we see the Director?"

Drusilla started to the door, but the lawyer intercepted her.

"No; do not go yourself. Ring for her."

Drusilla sat down again, rather aghast at the idea of asking any one
else to do a service for her, who all her life had been at the beck
and call of other people. One of the old ladies came and was asked to
bring Mrs. Smith. The Director came quickly, showing that she had not
been far away.

"Mrs. Smith," Mr. Thornton said, "we will come to-morrow afternoon
to take Miss Doane with us. She has been left a legacy and will no
longer be an inmate of the Doane home."

Mrs. Smith's expression changed instantly.

"Why, I'm real glad. Drusilla, you know I will be the first to
rejoice in your good fortune."

Drusilla's face was a study for a moment as she remembered the many
shrill orders and the thousand and one ways that the Director had