"We'll try you both," put in Doctor Churchill, "as they always do
aspirants for such positions."
"I've had lessons from the best master in our state," said Lucy to Just.
"That so? Then you may win out," was his opinion. "But you can't be
sure. Evelyn's not much of a bragger, but she seems to be a pretty
well-educated girl."
"Just, be careful!" warned Charlotte, in his ear, as she drew him gently
to one side. "I know you don't like her, but you must be considerate of
her."
"I don't feel much like it."
"You know I want your help about Lucy." Charlotte had drawn him still
farther away, so that she could speak with safety. "But you know, too,
that snubbing isn't a way to get hold of anybody."
"It's the only way with conceited softies," began Just.
But Charlotte caught his hand and squeezed it. "No, it isn't. I'm sure
she's worth being friends with, and if she can learn certain things you
can teach her in the way of athletics, and reading, and all that, you
can do her lots of good."
"Don't feel a bit like being a missionary!" growled Just. "Suppose I've
got to try it, to please you.
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