THE PRODIGAL DAUGHTER EARLY in the morning Kate set her young nephew on the gate-post to watch for his cousin, and he was to have a penny for calling at his approach.

When his lusty shout came, Kate said good-bye to her sister-in-law, paid the penny, kissed the baby, and was standing in the road when Adam stopped.

He looked at her inquiringly.
"Well, it happened," she said.

"He turned me out instanter, with no remarks about when I might return, if ever, while Mother cordially seconded the motion.

It's a good thing, Adam, that you offered to take care of me, because I see clearly that you are going to have it to do." "Of course I will," said Adam promptly.