Did she get a letter to-day ?" "No; not this morning.

I forgot to look this afternoon." "What do you mean ?" asked Elise, her curiosity aroused.

"Do you keep tab on her letters, Patty ?" "Yes; I'm ordered to by my lord and master.

He thinks--" "Never mind, dear, drop the subject now.

I've a good reason, Elise, for watching the letters,--not mere idle curiosity.