Page 71 - The Little sister of Wilifred

Mr. Bolander bad first taken notice of
Peggy out of pity, but he came to care

for her very much. He often thought
he should always remember the little

figure in its rather dirty brown frock
studying Latin at his side as that of the

only intimate friend he had made during

his college days. He was a sociable
fellow, and, having found that a secret

was safe with Peggy, often took her into

his confidence. Thus she came to know
very well how many economies unknown

to the other young men he was forced
to practise, in order to go through the

college course, and she did her little
best to cheer and help him. She had

cut off the frayed edges of his cuffs

until they were pinked all round where
the scissors had slipped, and she had

slashed into the linen, and his hat was
almost worn out with frequent brushing.