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er's hand, softly. "How did you know it?" she asked, seriously.

The teacher hesitated. "Why, I hardly know," she said, "only you both seem to be strong and loving, and always to have your wits about you. That is the reason I chose you instead of some of the older girls. By the way, you used to be such a timid little girl, Caroline," she added, as if just remembering." What has made the difference?"

"Christian Science," said Caroline, softly, and Mabelle nodded her head several times, in approval.