. Under false colours . the rectorcame with a wan face, and strips of plaster on his asked Cherrys pardon so humbly that she couldhardly answer him for tears. And then, for the first time,she had a full view of all the real goodness of the man;his earnest love of right, and his hatred of wrong; andshe felt a new interest in his work, and a new respect forhis character. But there was one thing that she couldnot do, although his pleading moved her deeply. I am not fit to be a governess, she said frankly. Icannot come back and take up my duties just where Ilaid them down. I think now that
. Under false colours . the rectorcame with a wan face, and strips of plaster on his asked Cherrys pardon so humbly that she couldhardly answer him for tears. And then, for the first time,she had a full view of all the real goodness of the man;his earnest love of right, and his hatred of wrong; andshe felt a new interest in his work, and a new respect forhis character. But there was one thing that she couldnot do, although his pleading moved her deeply. I am not fit to be a governess, she said frankly. Icannot come back and take up my duties just where Ilaid them down. I think now that I was wrong in evenhaving undertaken them. Not wrong because I did notknow enough to teach, but because I have not the gift ofimparting knowledge. Nor can I lead and guide girlsminds as some can lead and guide them. If one is towork well, one must find ones own life-work. I am sorry you are not coming back to us, heanswered. We longed to make amends for the I will not urge you to act against your HAMPLE APOLOGIES. 263 Only remember that you have friends at the rectory,—friends whom you have made happy by forgiving them. Uncle Barnaby was the next visitor; and he washarder to manage than the rector. He could not besatisfied with Cherrys decision, and deplored the blind-ness that had made her throw away a good chance. Hample apologies have been made/ he said. Ifthey hadnt been hample, I wouldnt have asked you togo back. You left in sorrow, and might return in of that! Why, theres nothing they wouldnt dofor you now. Ive seen the rector, and he swallowedmore humble pie in five minutes than Ive ever eaten inthe course of my whole life. Its a dish I aint fond of;veal-and-arn pie for me ! But your aunt wont hear ofam. Come, Cherry, youre young ; let an old head judgefor you. Cherry did not say that she thought a good deal oflifes misery was made by old heads judging for youngones. She only replied, somewhat sadly, that she wishedshe could follow h
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