"I hoped----" He paused and coughed behind his hand again.

"You know my intention in sending a present to Miss Briggs," he said bravely.

"I admire her greatly.

I--to me she is, in fact, a Jarby's Encyclopedia of Knowledge and Compendium of Literature, Science and Art among women." "Dear Mr.Hewlitt," said Mrs.Smith, taking his hand, "I understand.

And I wish you all the good fortune in the world.