"Marmion"-- "The Lady of the Lake"-- Scott's Poetical Works.
"O thank you, papa!" said Daisy, looking delighted.
"Not me," said Mr.Randolph.

"I am not to be thanked." "There's no name in them--" said Daisy.
"That's Preston's gift," said her aunt.

Preston was Daisy's oldest cousin; a fine boy of sixteen.
"I like it so much, Preston!" said Daisy, sending a grateful look down the table to where he sat.
"Is Daisy fond of poetry ?" inquired Mr.McFarlane with a grave look.
"Very fond," Mrs.Randolph said.
"Dangerous taste!" said Gary.

"What is this new consignment ?" "Something valuable--take care of it." "To be taken with care--right side up," said Gary, putting before Daisy by a stretch of his long arm a little paper covered package.

Daisy's cheeks were beginning to grow pink.