And when I saw you were there alone without Aunt Hannah, I came very near not speaking at all--until I realized that that would be even worse, under the circumstances." "Of course it would," smiled Billy, brightly; "so I don't see but I shall have to forgive you, after all.

And here we are at home, Mr.Mary Jane.

By the way, what did you say that 'M.

J.' did stand for ?" she asked, as the car came to a stop.
The man did not seem to hear; at least he did not answer.

He was helping his hostess to alight.