"The Edna has a skilful captain, a good crew, and is doubtless entirely seaworthy--at least so Edward assured me--and for the rest we must trust in Providence.
"Come in, now, and let me give you each a cup of coffee.

Your breakfast with the boys was so early and so slight, that you may find appetite for a supplement," she added, sportively, as she led the way into the cosey little dining-room of the cottage, where they found a tempting repast spread especially for them, the others having already taken their morning meal.
"How nice in you, Cousin Elsie!" exclaimed Betty.

"I wasn't expecting to eat another breakfast, but I find a rapidly coming appetite; these muffins and this coffee are so delicious." "So they are," said Zoe.

"I never knew anybody else quite so kindly thoughtful as mamma." "I think I know several," Elsie rejoined; "but it is very pleasant to be so highly appreciated.

Now, my dear girls, you will confer a favor if you will tell me in what way I can make the day pass most pleasantly to you." "Thank you, cousin.