Her hands made a little noise amid the rosebud china.

"Mr.Cary, may I not pour you another cup ?--Caleb, Mr.
Cary's cup .-- Bring more waffles, Scipio." "The work at Greenwood is nearly finished, sir," remarked Ludwell Cary, addressing his host.

"I rode over this afternoon, and the men assure me that the house will soon be habitable.

Fair and I have no excuse for staying longer." "Then stay without excuse," answered Colonel Dick heartily.

"Fontenoy will miss you--eh, Unity, eh, Jacqueline ?" "It will indeed," said Jacqueline, with a smile; and Unity, "Will I have time to order a black scarf from Baltimore?
Will you leave us mourning rings ?" "If Miss Dandridge would accept another fashion of ring!" cried Fairfax Cary, and all at table laughed.