O papa! I can't face them! Mayn't I stay in my room till you are ready to take me to our own home ?" "You will have to face them sometime," he said; "but we will see what can be done about it.

Would you like to see Max and Gracie to-night ?" "Gracie, ever so much; but Max--I--I don't know how he feels toward me, papa." "Very kindly.

He has been asking permission to come in to see you; and Gracie has pleaded quite hard for it, and to have you forgiven, and told the good news." "Gracie always is so dear and kind," she said tremulously; "and Maxie isn't often cross with me.

Yes, papa, I should like to see them both." "Your friend Evelyn was here this afternoon, asking permission to come in to see you, but is gone now.

You may see her to-morrow, if you want to.