I don't deserve anything, and I know it.

But I'm getting a great deal these days--more than I ever dreamed COULD come to me.
I'm--I'm pretty happy, mama!" "Dearie!" Her mother would have kissed her, but Alice drew away.
"Oh, I don't mean----" She laughed nervously.

"I wasn't meaning to tell you I'm ENGAGED, mama.

We're not.

I mean--oh! things seem pretty beautiful in spite of all I've done to spoil 'em." "You ?" Mrs.Adams cried, incredulously.