"Here is a note of invitation for us all to spend the day at Roselands.

Shall we go ?" "Certainly, if it suits you, Rose," replied Mr.Dinsmore; "and Elsie;" he added, "will you go, daughter ?" "If you wish it, papa," she answered cheerfully; yet there was a slight reluctance in her tone.
He gave her a kind, fond look.

"You are your own mistress, and can accept or decline as your judgment and wishes dictate." "But you would rather have me go, papa ?" "I would, because it would seem more kind and courteous.

But what is the objection in your mind?
Perhaps it could be removed." "I wanted so much to see Lucy this morning," Elsie answered with a blush; "but to-morrow will do." "But both might be accomplished if mamma and Adelaide like to have Caesar drive them and the little ones over to Roselands.

Then you and I will mount our horses and away to Ashlands for a call, leaving there in good time to join the dinner party at Roselands.