There is some rule that letters, but--" and she laughed merrily.

The rector, who worshipped her, said once that her laugh was like the spring song of birds.

"But sometimes I may be naughty enough to let you slip a few lines into my letters." "That is more than I hoped for.

I am--I was so glad to get you back, Aunt Ann, that I forgot to tell you, Mr.George Grey has come." "How delightful! He has been promising a visit for years.

How pleased James will be! I wonder how the old bachelor ever made up his mind.