Meanwhile, My Novel is My Novel; and now that, that matter is settled, perhaps the tongs, poker, and shovel may be picked up, the children may go to bed, Blanche and Kitty may speculate apart upon the future dignities of the Neogilos,--taking care, nevertheless, to finish the new pinbefores he requires for the present; Roland may cast up his account book, Mr.Squills have his brandy and water, and all the world be comfortable, each in his own way.

Blanche, come away from the screen, get me my slippers, and leave Pisistratus to himself.

[Greek line]--don't disturb Camarina.

You see, my dear," added my father kindly, as, after settling himself into his slippers, he detained Blanche's hand in his own,--"you see, my dear, every house has its Camarina.

Alan, who is a lazy animal, is quite content to let it alone; but woman, being the more active, bustling, curious creature, is always for giving it a sly stir." BLANCHE (with female dignity).--"I assure you, that if Pisistratus had not called me, I should not have--" MR.