As it was, her father's "yes" got out just before her mother's "no." "Yes she may," said Mr.Randolph--"no harm.

John, tell Sam that he is to take the black pony and go with the pony-chaise whenever Miss Daisy drives.

Daisy, see that he goes with you." "Well," said Mrs.Randolph, "you may do as you like, but I think it is a very unsafe proceeding.

What's Sam ?--he's a boy." "Safe enough," said Mr.Randolph.

"I can trust all three of the party; Daisy, Loupe, and Sam.