June will soon be here, although to-day does not look much like it." She went out and descended to the sewing-room.

All alone, and sitting by the window, her needle flying rapidly, was the pale seamstress.
"Have you finished those bands, Miss Darling?
Ah, I see you have and very nicely.

I am ready for them, and will take them upstairs.

Are these the sleeves you are working on ?" Miss Darling replied in the affirmative, and Grace turned to depart.

On the threshold she paused.
"You don't look very well, Miss Darling," she said, kindly; "don't work too late.