But when she began to throw oranges for him to catch, a reproving glance from her dignified sister reminded her of the presence of company.
"Let her do as she likes, Rosa dear," said her father.

"She is used to being my little plaything, and I can't spare her to be a woman yet." "I consider it a compliment to forget that I am a stranger," said Mr.
King.

"For my own part, I forgot it entirely before I had been in the house ten minutes." Rosabella thanked him with a quiet smile and a slight inclination of her head.

Floracita, notwithstanding this encouragement, paused in her merriment; and Mr.Royal began to talk over reminiscences connected with Alfred's father.

When they rose from table, he said, "Come here, Mignonne! We won't be afraid of the Boston gentleman, will we ?" Floracita sprang to his side.