``We want to
get that upper register right first. And it's a young
voice--she's very young for her age. We must be
careful not to strain it.''
``Why, what's a voice for if not to sing with?'' said
Stanley.
``A fine voice is a very delicate instrument,'' replied
the teacher. He added coldly, ``You must let me judge
as to what shall be done.''
``Certainly, certainly,'' said Stanley in haste.
``She's had several colds this winter and spring,''
pursued Jennings. ``Those things are dangerous until
the voice has its full growth. She should have two
months' complete rest.''
Jennings was going away for a two months' vacation.
He was giving this advice to all his pupils.
``You're right,'' said Baird. ``Did you hear, Mildred?''
``But I hate to stop work,'' objected Mildred. ``I
want to be doing something. I'm very impatient of
this long wait.''
And honest she was in this protest. She had no idea
of the state of her own mind. She fancied she was still
as eager as ever for the career, as intensely interested
as ever in her work.
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