"Aye, she told me," Kate said. Anne had told her there was trouble at home. Then Kate had told her there was trouble in her home as well. "I have to prepare my object lesson for tomorrow. But Anne, you can help me."

"Oh, I wouldn't be any good at it," said Anne shyly.

"Well, ye can play my student, c'mon."

And soon the girls had disappeared into Kate's room.