It was love for others which made Amy Kaye make use of the firstopportunity which offered, even though it was an humble one and she washandicapped by ignorance. But having once decided what course was rightfor her, she followed it with a singleness of purpose and a thoroughnessof effort which brought a prompt success. The help she was to others wasno small part of this success. For in an age of shams and low ideals theinfluence of even one sincere girl is far-reaching; and when to thatsincerity she adds the sympathy which makes another's interests as vitalto her as her own, this influence becomes incalculable for good.
It is the author's hope that the story of "Reels and Spindles" may aidsome young readers to comprehend and make their own this beauty ofsimplicity and this charm of sympathy which are the outcome ofunselfishness.
E. R.
Baltimore, April 3, 1900.