Can't you manage it ?" "I am afraid not this year," returned Grace doubtfully.

"Father and Mother wouldn't object, but they miss me so during the year that I feel as though my holidays belonged to them.

I am an only child, you know." "So am I," returned Mabel.

"I am also extremely popular with my father.
If I can tear myself away from him to make you a visit, surely you ought to be equally public spirited." "I'll think it over," laughed Grace.

"Oh, dear!" she exclaimed a moment later, glancing at the little French clock on the chiffonier, "I must go.