But as he's not here, I shall act as his proxy." "Be quiet, and read that, if you can, for blushes;" and she spread out the paper before him, and then covered his eyes with her hands.

"No, you shan't see it; it will make you vain." Elsley had looked eagerly at the honeyed columns; (as who would not have done ?) but the last word smote him.

What was he thinking of?
his own praise, or his wife's love?
"Too true," he cried, looking up at her.

"You dear creature! Vain I am, God forgive me: but before I look at a word of this I must have a talk with you." "I can't stop; I must run back to the children.

No; now don't look cross;" as his brow clouded, "I only said that to tease you.