King Cophetua, being a king, could afford to love the beggar maid, and a very old song sings of a "lady who loved a swine," but the names of the poor young men who have loved above their fortune and station are innumerable as the swallows in spring.

John saw that Mrs.Goddard was much richer than he had ever been, and without the smallest second thought was pleased.

In a few moments she entered the room.

John had his speech ready.
"I thought, if you were going to skate, I would call and ask leave to go with you," he said glibly, as she gave him her hand.
"Oh--thanks.

But is not it rather early ?" "It is twenty minutes past ten," said John, looking at the clock.
"Well, let us get warm before starting," said Mrs.Goddard, sitting down by the fire.