But that's a sweet place too and aunt Elsie and uncle Lester are delightful to live with.

I only wish I was as sure as you are of such a sweet home." "Don't worry, Lu.

I hope your father will let you stay on here," Evelyn said in an affectionate tone; "but, indeed, I don't think you have any reason to envy me." She ended with so profound a sigh, that Lulu turned a surprised, inquiring look upon her, asking, "Have you had any bad news, Eva?
I know you have been looking anxiously for a letter from your mother." "Yes, it has come: I found it waiting for me at Fairview, and"-- She paused for a moment, her heart too full for speech.
"And it was bad news?
Oh, I am so sorry!" said Lulu.

"I hope it wasn't that she wants you to go away from here--unless I have to go too, and we can be together somewhere." "No, it was not that--not now.

Mamma knows that, because of the way papa made his will, I must stay with uncle Lester till I come of age.