Well,--you see, she had it from _her_ grandmother and great-grandmother,--clear back,--you know." "I see," said Elise, scrutinising the sampler.

"It's a marvel, Azalea.
You mustn't sell it at this Fair.

It ought to go to a museum.

1636! That's one of the earliest sampler dates! I can't see how it's lain unknown all these years.

Who had it before you did ?" "Mother." "Oh, yes,--of course.