I used to be first of all.

I wish I were in Newport with dad and mamma; even Bryce would be a comfort." "As I said before, you have Mr.Stanhope." "Are you going to send for me to the ball ?" "I cannot promise that, Dora.

Good-by." Dora did not answer.

She buried her face in the soft pillow, and Ethel closed the door to the sound of her sobs.

But they did not cause her to return or to make any foolish promises.