She's not unattractive in a way." Mrs.Palmer settled the whole case of Alice carelessly.

"A pushing sort of girl," she said.

"A very pushing little person." "I----" Mildred began; and, after hesitating, concluded, "I rather dropped her." "Fortunate you've done so," her father remarked, cheerfully.

"Especially since various members of the Lamb connection are here frequently.

They mightn't think you'd show great tact in having her about the place." He laughed, and turned to his cousin.