'I tell you what it is, you three!' Alfred cried, at a certain climax of enthusiasm, addressing the ladies with characteristic courtesy, 'we'll found a branch of the Union in Wanley; I mean, in our particular circle of thickheads.

Then, as soon as Mutimer's settlement gets going, we can coalesce.

Now you two girls give next week to going round and soliciting subscriptions for the "Fiery Cross." People have had time to get over the first scare, and you know they can't refuse such as you.

Quarterly, one-and-eightpence, including postage.' 'But, my dear Alfred,' cried Adela, 'remember that Letty and I are _not_ Socialists!' 'Letty is, because I expect it of her, and you can't refuse to keep her in countenance.' The girls laughed merrily at this anticipated lordship; but Letty said presently-- 'I believe father will take the paper if I ask him.

One is better than nothing, isn't it, Alfred ?' 'Good.