Then she decided it was time I made my debut, but for the last season we have been rather gay, I admit." "Are you rich ?" asked Aunt Jane, sharply.
"Mercy, no!" laughed Louise, who had finished her work and now sat her aunt's feet.

"But we have enough for our requirements, and that makes us feel quite independent.

By the way, auntie, I want to return that check you sent me.

It was awfully good and generous of you, but I didn't need it, you know, and so I want you to take it back." She drew the slip of paper from her pocket and pressed it into Aunt Jane's hand.
"It's quite enough for you to give me this nice treat in the country," resumed the girl, calmly.

"The change from the city will do me a world of good, and as I wanted to be quiet, and rest I declined all my other invitations for the summer to accept yours.