But the appetite of one and all was improved by the process.
"How I wish Mr.Waymark was here!" Ida said to her grandfather, as they stood together, watching the feast.

"He would enjoy it.

We must give him a full account to-morrow, mustn't we ?" "I forgot," replied the other.

"I had a note from him this morning, saying he thought he shouldn't be able to come." The first shadow of disappointment which this day had brought fell upon the girl's countenance.

She made no reply, and presently went to help one or the youngest children, who had spilt her tea and was in evident distress.
After tea the organ struck up again, and again there was dancing on the lawn.