Now that there are more gentlemen in authority at Washington, our diplomats are of a much better class than they used to be.

Everyone over there says so.

Of course, you--that is we, are gradually becoming civilized and building up an aristocracy." "Yes, I suppose so," said Adelaide, feeling that she must change the subject or show her exasperation, yet unable to find any subject which Janet would not adorn with refined and cultured views.

"Isn't Ross, there, looking for you ?" He had just rushed from the house, his face, his manner violently agitated.

As he saw Adelaide looking at him, he folded and put in his pocket a letter which seemed to be the cause of his agitation.