He was a bright, handsome youth, and came home in fine spirits, and with a manner full of affection for parents, brothers and sisters.

She did not wonder at Lucy's fond pride in her eldest son.
"Phil," said his mother, following him into his room that night, "you have made a good impression, and I'm very anxious you shouldn't spoil it; so do try to keep on your good behavior while the Travillas stay." "I intend to, Mrs.Ross," he returned, with a laugh.

Elsie, little Elsie's been my little lady love since the first time my eyes lighted on her, and I know that if I want to secure the prize, I've got to keep on the right side of her father and mother." Lucy laughed.

"You are beginning early, Phil," she said.

"I advise you not to say a word of your hopes in their hearing, for ten years to come." "Trust me for managing the thing, ma," he returned, nodding his head wisely.