Nobody is to know anything about it till I appear with them on--when I am to add the name of Percival to those I already bear," she concluded in a tone that seemed to indicate that she was jesting to hide an inclination to indulge in tears.
"I highly approve," said Mrs.Dinsmore.

"The things--dress and veil--are beautiful, and will make our bride look bewitchingly lovely; I strongly approve, too, of the plan of keeping the matter a close secret until the bride enters the room on the bridegroom's arm.

But does the dress fit you, Maud ?" "Perfectly; as if it had just been made for me!" exclaimed Maud in tones of delight.

"Oh, I do feel so glad, and so thankful to dear Cousin Elsie! I fear it must be somewhat trying to her feelings to see me wear it; but she is not one to hesitate for that when she has an opportunity to do a kindness.

She is a good Christian if ever there was one." "Indeed she is!" exclaimed Mrs.Dinsmore and Sydney in a breath.
Mr.Dinsmore had already left the room.
"But now, girls, we must bestir ourselves and make ready for the day," added Mrs.Dinsmore.