And, oh, I was so frightened! She was sure you were killed." "You might be sure she would be the first to hear and tell you," said the girl.

"Why, mamma, one always sprains one's knee when one's horse falls.

That is part of the programme.

This--gentleman happened to come along, and helped me down to the road, and we were just discussing whether I should go on farther when you came up.

Mother, this is Mr.Keith." Keith bowed.