"Do you feel equal to a ride this afternoon ?" "Why, yes; of course! shall I get ready at once ?" "Yes, do, dearie.

There is to be a party of us--grandpa, mamma, and Miss Fleming, Miss Deane, you and I." Zoe's brow clouded.

"Riding three abreast, I suppose.

But why did you ask Miss Deane?
She'll spoil all my enjoyment." "Don't let her; I must show some attention to her as a guest in the house, and really felt obliged to invite her.

We are to call at Fairview, and see how Lester and Elsie get on with their housekeeping.