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y that you are sent to school by your parents for a definite purpose, and not to undertake the reform of Irene Ashleigh." A frown came over Rosamund's face, and Miss Carter, glancing at her, saw that her words had caused displeasure. "Forgive me," she said gently; "I don't really mean to be unkind. Indeed, I admire you, and admire your bravery beyond words. To be as brave as you are would be a noble gift, and if it were only my own heritage, how happy I should be!" "I tell you what it is, Miss Carter," said Rosamund suddenly; "if ever I want your help, and if I can assure you that you can give it without personal danger to yourself, will you give it to me?" "If I think it right I will truly do so." "Then the day may come," said Rosamund; "there is no saying." Just then Ivy's pretty voice was heard calling Miss Carter. "She is my second youngest pupil, and such a darling child!" said Miss Carter, her eyes brightening. "Yes, dear," she continued as Ivy danced up to her; "what is it?" "We want a game of Puss-in-the-corner, and the silliest and youngest among us are going to play." Jumping up as she spoke, Miss Carter said she belonged to that group, and Rosamund turned somewhat disdainfully away. CHAPTER IX. AN UNEXPECTED ROOM-MATE. It was on that very same day that Jane Denton, Rosamund's special friend, complained of sudden chill and headache. She was a little sick, too, and could not touch her supper. Mrs. Merriman always kept a clinical thermometer handy, and on discovering that the young girl's temperature was considerably over one hundred degrees, she took fright and had her removed to a room in a distant part of the house. "If she is not better in the morning we will send for the doctor," was her verdict. "Now, girls, one thing: I do not wish the Professor to be annoyed. I undertook this school in order to save him anxiety, and if he knows of every trifling indisposition he may be terribly vexed and put out. I therefore take charge of Jane to-night, sleeping in her room and looking after her, and administering to her simple remedies. If in the morning she is no better I will send for the doctor, and then we will know how to act. Meanwhile you, Rosamund, have your room to yourself." Rosamund was distressed for her friend, and boldly announced at once that she would act as nurse. "I ought to," she said. "She is my friend, and I have always been fond of her. Besides, it seems ex
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