White and Black Lies by Madeline Leslie

ONE evening, when Alice had been in W- nearly a month, Ada was so unwell that Mrs. Morrison would not consent to her leaving the house. This was a severe disappointment; for, aside from her interest in the preacher, the young girl was deeply affected by the preaching. Indeed, sometimes she thought the desire to live a new life a life of holiness and happiness such as he described that of a Christian to be-was paramount to her wish to gain his friendship. She plead earnestly with her mother; but Ada was an only daughter,-a tender, well-beloved plant, needing constant culture,-and the lady was firm in her refusal.

"I will tell you about the lecture," said Alice, secretly rejoicing in this opportunity to be alone with the pastor, "and perhaps he will call as we return."