"And why not, pray?
Who will hinder me ?" But Aleck only shrugged his shoulders and looked at Ranald, who passed on to his place at the table, black as a thunder-cloud.

Maimie was indignant at him.

What right had he to stare and look so savage?
She would just show him.

So she turned once more to Aleck, and with a gay laugh, cried, "Some day I will accept your invitation, so just make ready." "Any day, or every day, and the more days the better," cried Aleck, as he sat down at the table, where all had now taken their places.
The supper was a great success.

With much laughter and chaffing, the girls flitted from place to place, pouring cups of tea and passing the various dishes, urging the men to eat, till, as Don said, they were "full to the neck." When all had finished, Mr.Murray, who sat at the head of the table, rose in his place and said: "Gentlemen, before we rise from this table, which has been spread so bountifully for us, I wish to return thanks on behalf of Mr.Macdonald to the neighbors and friends who have gathered to-day to assist in this work.