e idea of giving up ten thousand dollars and losing the
opportunity of seeing the most interesting countries in the world, for
the sake of talking to persons who are curious to see how you both look
because they have read about you in the papers."

"I appreciate your gift just the same, Aunt, as if we had used the
money," said Stella.

Mrs. Marston said: "Of course, I want you both to do whatever you think
best." As they continued their conversation the door-bell rang and four
of Stella's friends called to see her. They were Dr. Lacey's two
daughters and two young gentlemen. They spent the evening in games and
music, and when they left it was late. Mrs. Marston, Penloe and Stella
sat in front of the fire a few minutes before retiring, and just before
Stella rose from her seat to wish her aunt good-night, Mrs. Marston
said: "Stella, dear, I thought I would have a little fun with you so I
accepted the check, but I had no intention of taking the money back. No,
dear, I want you to keep it and use it as you think best"; and taking
the check off the mantel with a laugh she threw it into the fire.

Stella rose from her seat to wish her aunt good-night, and thanked her
again for her handsome gift.

Mrs. Marston's guests spent a very pleasant time in Roseland. As they
were very popular, they received many invitations to dinner. They saw
Barker and Brookes every day and had chats about the C.M. After several
consultations in regard to making arrangements for the work, they at
last reached the conclusion that it would be best for Penloe and Stella
to go to Southern California and commence their labors there. At
Penloe's request the two young men agreed to accompany them, as Penloe
said there was a kind of work to be done that they were adapted for and
their services would be really needed. And as Charles and Clara Herne
wished to be actively engaged in the C.M., it was decided to transfer
the head office from Roseland to Orangeville, where the Hernes would see
to the sending out of literature and do all the correspondence, and so
that would relieve Barker and Brookes, and they could travel with Penloe
and Stella, and Mr. Herne could do their work and see to his ranch.
Barker said: "Brookes and I will pay all our own expenses connected with
the work," and Penloe said: "For the present we will do likewise, as we
do not wish to accept money from any one for our services; for by so
doing our influence will be much greater."

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