You know how she loves that child, and you know she wouldn't let harm come near her." "But accidents might happen, for all Azalea's care and watchfulness--" "I know that, but an accident might happen to Winnie when she takes Baby out in her coach!" "Are you standing up for Azalea ?" "That's just what I'm doing! I'm glad you've got it through your head at last.

And I ask this of you, old friend.

Whatever you do or say to Azalea, think it well over beforehand.

If you talk to Patty, as she is feeling now you'll both be ready to tar and feather poor Zaly; and, truly, she doesn't deserve it! Please, Bill, go slow,--and be just.

Be generous if you can,--but at any rate, be just.