Hunger satisfied, his next strongest feeling, simple vanity, remained to be contented.

As the last morsel went in out came: "'Bright being, thou whose ra--'" "No! no!" said she, who fancied herself (and not without reason) the bright being.

"Mr.Vane intended them for a surprise." "As you please, madam;" and the disappointed bore sighed.

"But you would have liked them, for the theme inspired me.

The kindest, the most generous of women! Don't you agree with me, madam ?" Mabel Vane opened her eyes.