Oh, you haven't told me who the visitors are who came in the carriage with you!" "The daughter and niece of an old friend of my father's, Miss Fanny Deane and Miss Susie Fleming." "How long are they likely to stay ?" "I don't know; probably two or three weeks." "You asked what I'd been doing.

Studying hard part of the time, that I might please this old tutor of mine," giving him another tug.

"Will you be pleased to hear me recite now ?" "There would not be time before tea, dear," he said, consulting his watch; "so we will put it off till later in the evening.

Come down to the drawing-room with me and let me introduce you to the ladies." "Very well; but first tell me if my toilet satisfies you." He gave her a scrutinizing glance.

"Entirely; you are as lovely as a fairy," he said, with a proud, fond smile.
"Oh, you flatterer!" she returned with a pleased laugh, and slipping her hand into his.
"Your wife!" exclaimed both ladies when the introduction was over.