Benet's, it
is certainly best for them to give their attention to other matters."
"For most of us," replied Prissie, "but not for Maggie. No one in the
college thinks Maggie happy."
"That is true," replied Miss Heath thoughtfully.
"And every one knows," pursued Prissie, "that Mr. Hammond loves her."
"Do they? I was not aware that such reports had got abroad."
"Oh, yes: all Maggie's friends know that, but they are so dreadfully
stupid they cannot guess the other thing."
"What other thing?"
"That dear Maggie is breaking her heart on account of Mr. Hammond."
"Then you think she loves him?"
"I do-- I know it. Oh, won't you do something to get them to marry
each other?"
"My dear child, these are subjects in which neither you nor I can
interefere."
"Oh!" Prissie's eyes filled with sudden tears. "If you won't do
anything, I must."
"I don't see what you can do, Priscilla; I don't know what you have a
right to do. We do not care that our students should think of love and
courtship while here, but we have never limited their freedom in the
matter. If Miss Oliphant cares for Mr. Hammond, and he cares for her,
they know perfectly that they can become engaged. Miss Oliphant will
be leaving St. Benet's at the end of the summer term.
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