Yet those steady grey eyes were not without a wisdom, of their own; and Mrs.Gary met them with a puzzled feeling of it.
"Do you understand me, Daisy, my dear ?" "Yes, ma'am." "Do you see that it is desirable never to look ridiculous, and well-bred persons never do ?" "Yes, aunt Gary." "Then I am sure you won't do it again.

It would mortify me for your father and mother." Mrs.Gary walked away.

Daisy looked thoughtful.
"Will you do it, Daisy ?" whispered Preston.
"What ?" "Will you sing the song for them next time?
You will, won't you ?" "I'll do what I can"-- said Daisy.

But it was said so soberly, that Preston was doubtful of her.

However he, like Capt.