The last of the week Fanny Miller gave a little tea-party, to make Cordis more generally acquainted.

On that occasion he singled out Madeline with his attentions in such a pronounced manner that the other girls were somewhat piqued.

Laura, having her brother's interest at heart, had much more serious reasons for being uneasy at the look of things.

They all remarked how queerly Madeline acted that evening.

She was so subdued and quiet, not a bit like herself.