Our ladies are there at the Under-Cliff House, and I am told that it is a charming place." "I will speak to mamma of it.

She must come to some decision soon.
Papa says that he will be too busy to go out of town much." "Why, then, the Catskills is just the place--accessible to the city, you know.

That is the reason we have chosen it.

I propose to take something of a vacation, but find that I must go back and forth a good deal, and so shall escape the bore of a long journey." "You have given two good reasons for our going there.

The place cannot be stupid, since we may see you occasionally, and papa could come oftener." "Persuade Mrs.Wildmere into the plan by all means, and promise me your first waltz after your arrival;" and there was eagerness in his tone.
"Will you also promise me your first ?" "Yes, and last also, if you wish." "Oh, no! I do not propose to be selfish; Miss Alden will have her claims." "What, Sister Madge?
She must have changed greatly if she will dance at all.