"I have no doubt you think Boston would be benefited, too." "Now, you know, mother, it's not just like you to be snippish," said he easily.

"Besides, after living a while in other parts of the world, I'm beginning to feel that population is not the only thing about Boston that can be enlarged.

It's all very nice to pave our streets with intellect so that we can't stray from our own footsteps, but I rather like the idea of losing my way, once in a while, even if I have to look at the same common, old sky up there that the rest of the world looks at, don't you know.

I've learned recently that the same sun that shines on Boston also radiates for the rest of the world." "Yes, it shines in Tinkletown," agreed his mother serenely.

"But, my dear--" turning to her daughter--"I think you would better wait a while before extending the invitation.