I cannot see that they require an object lesson." "Jane," said the duchess, "for the third time this afternoon I must request you not to argue." "Miss Champion," said Garth Dalmain, "if I were your grandmamma, I should send you to bed." "What is to be done ?" reiterated the duchess.

"She was to sing THE ROSARY.

I had set my heart on it.

The whole decoration of the room is planned to suit that song--festoons of white roses; and a great red-cross at the back of the platform, made entirely of crimson ramblers.

Jane!" "Yes, aunt." "Oh, don't say 'Yes, aunt,' in that senseless way! Can't you make some suggestion ?" "Drat the woman!" exclaimed Tommy, suddenly.
"Hark to that sweet bird!" cried the duchess, her good humour fully restored.