That, she often said afterwards, was the proudest moment
of her life. Her whole frame thrilled with keenest satisfaction, her
whole soul was uplifted in thanks for this gift that seemed directly
from above.
The professor, back from his trip, entered just then, saw the glow on
her face, and looked the inquiry he would not speak. But Sara understood
the look.
"I have been much pleased," she explained, "by this." and handed him the
enclosure.
"What! Really an article in the _Science Made Popular?_ Well, Miss
Olmstead, you are to be congratulated!" holding out his hand with great
cordiality. "May I ask what you wrote about?"
She told him, and he nodded vigorously.
"Very good, very good! I shall watch for its appearance; and now I've a
proposition to make you. Would you like to study Latin and French?"
"I?" gasped Sara.
"Yes; they are much needed in our work, as well as German and Greek; but
there must be a beginning. I have all the books you will need, and will
hear your Latin recitation every morning. It won't take long, and I'm
sure Madame Grandet will help you with the French."
"But they're going away soon, are they not?"
"He is, but she has half decided to remain. It's so delightfully quiet
here in summer, and only a short run to the seashore; besides, she likes
her boarding-place.
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