Chapter 3 - (VERSO)

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The Old Lady was on the point of refusing rather haughtily. Not that she was opposed to missions – or sewing circles either – quite the contrary; but she knew that each member of the Circle was expected to pay ten cents a week for the purpose of procuring sewing materials; and the poor Old Lady did really did not see how she could afford it. But a sudden thought checked her refusal before it reached her lips.

“I suppose some of the young girls go to the Circle?” she said craftily.

“Oh, they all go,” said the minister’s wife. “Janet Moore and Miss Gray are our most industrious enthusiastic members. It is very lovely of Miss