I might not care to have them bulge, but I would like to have them hard." It was a lively supper and an interesting evening.

Miss Edith sat opposite to me at table--I gave her this title because I was informed that there was an elder sister who was away on a visit.

I could see that she regarded me as her especial charge.

She did not ask me what I would have, but she saw that every possible want was attended to.

As the table was lighted by a large hanging-lamp, I had a better view of her features than I had yet obtained.