I hated it at first, but she asked if I could give her any real reason why the cook should be called by her first name more than the seamstress or governess.

I tried to say that it was shorter, but she smiled and said that in this case it was longer!--Her name is Diantha--I've seen it on letters.

And it is one syllable longer.
Anyhow I've got used to Miss Bell now." "She gets letters often ?" "Yes--very often--from Topolaya where she came from.

I'm afraid she's engaged." Mrs.Porne sighed ruefully.
"I don't doubt it!" said Mr.Porne.

"That would account for her six months' arrangement! Well, my dear--make hay while the sun shines!" "I do!" she boasted.