Truth became a great favorite among the poorer classes of the
neighborhood, as she always was whenever they would receive and listen
to her words; and it was not long before people of thought, rank, and
culture began to notice her and court her acquaintance.

Mrs. Highbred, hearing of her popularity, concluded to give a party
and invite her.

Error had never spoken of the relationship between them until the day
the invitations were sent. Then, knowing she could no longer conceal
the past, she availed herself of the first opportunity to communicate the
same to her hostess. Great was the surprise of Mrs. Highbred and her
household to learn that the quiet stranger at the cottage was the sister
of Error.

"My sister is very peculiar, and wholly unlike myself," remarked Error
to her hostess; "and I fear you will find her quite undemonstrative.
Although it is my parent's wish that I should be with her, you cannot
imagine what a relief it has been to a nature like mine to mingle with
those more congenial to my tastes, even for a brief period."

"It must be," answered Mrs. Highbred sympathizingly, and Error
congratulated herself on having become installed in the good graces
of so wealthy a person.

"Now," she said to herself, "I need not go plodding about the world
any longer. Truth can if she likes to; and, as she feels that she has
such a mission to perform to the earth, she of course will not remain
in any locality long. But, thanks to the gods, who, I think, favor me
always, I shall not be obliged to roam any longer. Truth never did