Will you send her this ?" said Leroy, handing the principal a card.

The principal took the card and immediately left the room.
Very soon Leroy heard a light step, and looking up he saw a radiantly beautiful woman approaching him.
"Good morning, Marie," he said, greeting her cordially, and gazing upon her with unfeigned admiration.

"You are looking very handsome this morning." "Do you think so ?" she asked, smiling and blushing.

"I am glad you are not disappointed; that you do not feel your money has been spent in vain." "Oh, no, what I have spent on your education has been the best investment I ever made." "I hope," said Marie, "you may always find it so.

But Mas----" "Hush!" said Leroy, laying his hand playfully on her lips; "you are free.