You see that's why I'm 'Billy' instead of being a proper 'Susie,' or 'Bessie,' or 'Sally Jane.' Father had made up his mind to name his baby 'William' after his chum, and when I came, Aunt Ella said, he was quite broken-hearted until somebody hit upon the idea of naming me Billy.' Then he was content, for it seems that he always called his chum 'Billy' anyhow.

And so--'Billy' I am to-day." "Do you know this man ?" "No.

You see father died, and mother and Aunt Ella knew him only very slightly.

Mother knew his wife, though, Aunt Ella said, and SHE was lovely." "Hm--; well, we might look them up, perhaps.

You know his address ?" "Oh, yes unless he's moved.