There was a moment's silence; then the captain said: "Suppose you give us your ideas and wishes on that subject, Walter." "Well, I haven't much choice, sir; there are so many places that are about equally agreeable to me.

Anywhere with mother and the rest of you." "Then what place would you prefer, mother ?" asked the captain.
"It is a question I have hardly considered yet," she replied.

"Perhaps it might be well to hold a family council on the subject." "May I offer a suggestion ?" asked Evelyn modestly, blushing as she spoke.
"Certainly, my dear," said Mrs.Travilla.
"We will be glad to hear it," said the captain.
"Then it is that all who think they would find it agreeable will spend at least a week or two with me in my cottage on the Hudson.

It was rented for a time, but is vacant now, and I want very much to be in it for a while, yet certainly not alone." "It is most kind in you to invite us, Evelyn, dear," said Mrs.Travilla, "but our party would much more than fill it." "Unless we should go in relays," laughed Violet; "perhaps it might be managed in that way, if Eva is very desirous to have us there." "And perhaps there are hotels in the vicinity where most of us could be accommodated," said the captain.

"We are much obliged for your invitation, Eva, and will consider the question and talk it over with the others who may choose to be of our party." "Oh, I think it would be fun to go there!" exclaimed Sydney.