I led her.

And how did I know there was any danger?
I remember now that dear, darling Ethel said there was, and I didn't believe her.

But it's always the way." And Minnie threw her little head on one side, and gave a resigned sigh.
"And did you really get into the crater ?" asked Mrs.Willoughby, with a shudder.
"Oh, I suppose so.

They all said so," said Minnie, folding her little hands in front of her.

"I only remember some smoke, and then jolting about dreadfully on the shoulder of some great--big--awful--man." "Oh dear!" sighed Mrs.Willoughby.
"What's the matter, Kitty dearest ?" "Another man!" groaned her sister.
"Well, and how _could_ I help it ?" said Minnie.