You MUST
smile at all those dainties."
And the husband and father smiled. They all made an effort to
help each other. But they knew that with the loss of his work
would doubtless come the loss of the home. During the years that
had elapsed, Mr. Sherwood had paid in part for the cottage; but
now the property was deteriorating instead of advancing in value.
He could not increase the mortgage upon it. Prompt payment of
interest half-yearly was demanded. And how could he meet these
payments, not counting living expenses, when his income was
entirely cut off?
Mr. Sherwood was forty-five years old, an age at which it is
difficult for a man to take up a new trade, or to obtain new
employment at his old one.
Chapter III
"FISHING"
Nan told of Bess Harley's desire to have her chum accompany her
to Lakeview Hall the following autumn, as a good joke.
"I hope I'll be in some good situation by that time," she said to
her mother, confidentially, "helping, at least, to support myself
instead of being a burden upon father and you."
"It's very unselfish of you to propose that, honey," replied her
mother. "But, perhaps, such a sacrifice as the curtailment of
your education will not be required of you."
"But, my DEAR!" gasped Nan.
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