If I have my way I will keep that house myself, and when I get into any trouble, I will fly to Aunt Alice for rest and refreshment." "We'll all help," said Marian; "I'll make lovely sofa-pillows for you, and I'm sure grandma will knit you an afghan." "That isn't much towards housekeeping," said Frank.

"I'll come over next summer and swing your hammock for you, and put up your tennis-net." "And meantime," said Uncle Charley, "until the house is bought and furnished, the Fairfield family will be the welcome guests of the Elliotts.

It's almost the middle of December now, and I don't think, Miss Patty Fairfield, that you'll get your home settled in time to make a visit in New York _this_ winter; and now, you rattle-pated youngsters, run to bed, while I discuss some plans sensibly with my brother-in-law and fellow townsman.".