"Occupy you!" cried Shirley. "When are you idle? I never saw a more industrious girl than you. You are always at work. Come," she continued--"come and sit by my side, and take some tea to refresh you. You don't care much for my friendship, then, that you wish to leave me?"
"Indeed I do, Shirley; and I don't wish to leave you. I shall never find another friend so dear."
At which words Miss Keeldar put her hand into Caroline's with an impulsively affectionate movement, which was well seconded by the expression of her face.

"Occupy you!" cried Shirley. "When are you idle? I never saw a more industrious girl. You are always at work. Come, sit by my side, and take some tea. Don't you care for my friendship, then, that you wish to leave me?"
"Indeed I do, Shirley; I shall never find another friend so dear."
Miss Keeldar put her hand into Caroline's with impulsive affection.
