MRS.

GRAY'S ADOPTED DAUGHTERS After Mrs.Gray's luncheon party in honor of Grace and her three friends a tiny little idea had implanted itself in her mind.

As the weeks rolled on, and Christmas holidays approached, it grew and spread into a real plan which occupied her thoughts a considerable part of every day.
As a secretary Anne had turned out admirably.

The only drawback was that Mrs.Gray could not see enough of her.

The lonesome old lady almost lived on Anne's semi-weekly visits, but the girl was too busy to give any more of her time to reading aloud or driving with her benefactor.
Finally Mrs.Gray took a bold step.