Two Coins: A Biographical Novel (Women of Determination and Courage)

I’m more concerned about my failure to restore harmony between the College and the Female Mission,” I say. “It’s the one thing the Foreign Mission Committee specifically charged me to do, and so far, I’ve failed at every turn. Miss Pigot won’t listen to reason, and I can’t think of any way to persuade her of the benefits of placing the Female Mission directly under the Corresponding Board.”

“I’ve never found Miss Pigot to be a reasonable woman. She only has a local education, after all.” Mr. Gillan looks down the track and takes out his watch. “The train’s a bit late, I think. I’m sure you share my hope that Miss Smail’s arrival blows winds of change. She’s staying with her family for the holidays, so we’ll see her today.”