"O how Floracita loved Thistle!" she exclaimed.

"And it really seems as if the poor beast misses her.

I am afraid we neglected her too much, Gerald.

We were so taken up with our own happiness, that we didn't think of her so much as we ought to have done." "I am sure I tried to gratify all her wishes," responded he.

"I have nothing to reproach myself with, and certainly you were always a devoted sister.