Sometimes I worry poor Bessie Drury, and I'm so sorry, but I can't help it.

She says, 'What makes you so silly, Laura ?'" Miss Laura was standing just where the sunlight shone through her light-brown hair, and made her face all in a glow.

I thought she looked more beautiful than I had ever seen her before, and I think Mrs.Wood thought the same.

She turned around and put both hands on Miss Laura's shoulders.

"Laura," she said, earnestly, "there are enough cold hearts in the world.