"We purpose going from here to Ion, and from there to Viamede, perhaps two months later, to spend the remainder of the winter.

And you and your father and mother will find plenty of room and a warm welcome in both places." "I know it, Elsie," Annis said; "I know you would not say so if it were not entirely true, and I feel certain of a great deal of enjoyment in your loved society, if father and mother accept your kind invitation." While these two conversed together thus in the grounds, a grand banquet was in course of preparation in Miss Stanhope's house, under the supervision of our old friends, May and Lottie.

To it Elsie and Annis were presently summoned, in common with the other guests.
When the feasting was concluded, and all were again gathered in the parlors, Elsie renewed her invitation already made to Annis, this time addressing herself to Mr.and Mrs.Keith.
They heard it with evident pleasure, and after some consideration accepted.
Edward and Zoe returned to Ion the following day, Herbert and Harold leaving at the same time for college.

The rest of the Travillas, the Dinsmores, and the Raymonds lingered a week or two longer with Miss Stanhope, who was very loath to part with them, Elsie in especial; then bade farewell, scarce expecting to see her again on earth, and turned their faces homeward, rejoicing in the promise of Mr.and Mrs.Keith that they and Annis would soon follow, should nothing happen to prevent.
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