I have noticed how admirably they fitted," and old Mrs.Richards glanced again at the blue silk, half wishing that Anna had just such a waiting maid, they could all find her so useful.

"If John succeeds, maybe Miss Worthington will bring her North," was her mental conclusion, and then, as it was growing rather late, she very thoughtfully excused herself, saying, "It was time old people retired; young ones, of course, could act at their own discretion.

She would not hurry them," and hoping to see more of Miss Worthington to-morrow, she bowed good-night, and left the doctor alone with 'Lina.
"In the name of the people, what are you sitting up for ?" was 'Lina's first remark when she went upstairs, followed by a glowing account of what Dr.Richards had said, and the delightful time she'd had.

"Only play our cards well, and I'm sure to go home the doctor's _fiancee_.
Won't Ellen Tiffton stare when I tell her, mother ?" and 'Lina spoke in a low tone.

"The doctor thinks I'm very rich.