'"
"Well, mother?"
"She was unpleasant and sarcastic and said this and that for pure
aggravation about the selfishness of men. So our cup of tea was a bit
bitter, and as a last fling she said my muffins were soggy and she would
send me her mother's receipt. And I have been making muffins for thirty
years, John!"
"I am astonished at Jane. She is usually so careful not to hurt or
offend."
"Well, she forgets once in a while. I had the best of the argument, for
I had only to remind her that it was I who taught her mother how to make
muffins and who gave her my receipt for the same. Then she said,
'Really,' and, 'It is late, I must go!' And go she did and I have not
seen her since."
"I wish I knew what to do, mother."
"Go to thy bed now and try to sleep. This thing is beyond thy ordering
or mending. Leave it to those who are wiser than thou art. It will be
put right at the right time by them. And don't meddle with it rashly.
Every step thou takes is like stirring in muddy water--every step makes
it muddier.
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