It wouldn't be right." Mrs.Claudine told Kitty to sit down, an invitation which the girl, who was much agitated, accepted.

The lady then remained silent and thoughtful for some time.
"Kitty," she remarked, at length, in a serious manner, "what you have said to me sounds very strangely.

How you should know that I intended appearing in a new bonnet to-morrow, or why you should be so much interested in the matter is more than I can understand.

As to acting as you desire, I see no reason for that whatever." This reply only had the effect of causing Kitty to urge her request more strenuously.

But she would give no reason for her singular conduct.