"By no means worthless, Alice; not if I see you take that place in the world which I hope to see you fill. Do you think women nowadays have no bearing upon the politics of the times? Almost as much as men have." In answer to which Alice shook her head; but, nevertheless, she felt in some way pleased and flattered.

"By no means worthless, Alice; do you think women nowadays have no bearing upon politics?"
Alice shook her head; but, nevertheless, she felt in some way pleased and flattered.
