I wonder if you know how fine you look." "My dear old Kitty is not very quick nor very beautiful, but she is very faithful, and so kind," said Kathleen, reaching down and patting her mare on the nose.

"Shall we go on ?" "We need not hurry," replied her companion.

"We have beaten them already.

I love the woods here, and, Kathleen, I have not seen you for ever so long, for nine long months.

And since your return fifteen days ago I have seen you only once, only once." "I am sorry," said Kathleen, hurrying her horse a little.