I did not know her, but by the brightening look in her face I saw that she knew me.
"'Mr.Paulding,' she said, in a pleased way, holding out her hand; 'you don't know me,' she added, seeing the doubt in my face.

'I am Mrs .-- .' "'Impossible!' I could not help exclaiming.
"'But it's true, Mr.Paulding,' she averred, a glow of pleasure on her countenance.

'We've turned over a new leaf.' "'So I should think from your appearance,' I replied.

'Where do you live ?' "'In the third house from the corner,' pointing to the neat row of small brick houses I have mentioned.

'Come and look at our new home.