Emmy Lou's Road to Grace

night because St. Simeon's lawn fete didn't
give change to gentlemen.
  Aunt Cordelia spoke after Emmy Lou went
up to bed. "She brought home her report of
the final examinations from school today. She
got through!"
  "By the skin of her teeth as usual" from
Uncle Charlie.
  "Just that. She works so hard to so little
end, Charlie. I don't understand it. But at
least she is always faithful."