She was very glad that they were nearing her own home.

She could not endure much more.
"Is _The Poor Lady_ a love story ?" inquired Von Rosen.
"There is a little love in it," replied Annie faintly.
"I shall certainly read it," said Von Rosen.

He shook hands with Annie at her gate and wanted to kiss her.

She looked up in his face like an adorably timid, trustful little child and it seemed almost his duty to kiss her, but he did not.

He said good-night and again mentioned his collection of curios.
"I hope you will feel inclined to come and see them," he said, "with--your aunts." "Thank you," replied Annie, "I shall be very glad to come, if both Aunt Harriet and Aunt Susan do not.