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The entrance of Mrs. Evans and Edith put an abrupt end to the conversation, and the girls all turned their attention to the delightful task of unwrapping the dainty wardrobe which had just been purchased. Nor was any further mention of the scheme made during the remainder of Marjorie’s visit; it was only when she was going out of the door that she whispered to Daisy not to despair.

“For I’ll find a way,” she assured her; “at least, if there is one to be found!”

“I believe you will!” replied the other girl admiringly.

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As Marjorie rode along in a taxi that evening she was conscious of a pleasant tingling sensation—the exhilaration she always experienced when there was a new problem to be deciphered and solved. Hers was a logical, practical mind, which exulted in difficulties—difficulties which, however, were not insurmountable. She found Daisy’s project just to her liking. At the present moment she had not the slightest idea which might lead to its accomplishment; and yet she felt sure that in some way one would come to her. She would never give up without making a tremendous effort to help Daisy—Daisy, who was always so unselfish, so thoughtful of others. How like the girl it was to care for such a helpless little waif, and, at the same time, to put a dying woman’s fears at rest! When it was a matter of human sympathy and affection, Daisy would never stop to count the cost.