Rosa's contained her mother's diamond ring, and Flora's was her mother's gold watch, in the back of which was set a small locket-miniature of her father.

Their gratitude took the form of tears, and the pleasure-loving young man, who had more taste for gayety than sentiment, sought to dispel it by lively music.

When he saw the smiles coming again, he bowed playfully, and said: "This day is yours, dear Rosa.

Whatsoever you wish for, you shall have, if it is attainable." "I do wish for one thing," she replied promptly.

"Floracita has found out that Tulee would like to be free.