"Look here, Florence," she said, "this will never do; you must work through that portion of English History all the afternoon, and I will help you to the very best of my ability.  I happen to know the time of Queen Elizabeth so well, for it was a favorite time with my father.  He always loved those old stories of the great worthies who lived in the time of Queen Elizabeth.  Yes, I'll help you.  Shall we read these chapters of history together this afternoon?"