In the mean while, will it please you to call me Uncle Horace ?" "Yes, sir, since you ask me to," Lulu replied, looking much gratified.
At this moment the door opened, and Mr.Lacey walked in.

He had come for his wife, and when he and the others had exchanged greetings, she rose to make ready for departure.
Calhoun Conly rose also, saying to his brother, "Well, Art, perhaps it would be as well for us to go, too; our friends must be tired after their long journey, and will want to get to bed early." "Suppose you all delay a little and unite with us in evening family worship," said Mr.Dinsmore.

"It is a good while since I have had all three of my children present with me at such a service." All complied with his request, and immediately afterward took leave.

Then with an exchange of affectionate good-nights the family separated and scattered to their rooms.
Lulu was not quite ready for bed when Violet came in, and putting her arm around her, asked, with a gentle kiss, "Do you feel strange and lonely in this new place, little girl ?" "Oh, no, Mamma Vi! it seems such a nice home that I am very glad to be in it." "That is right," Violet said, repeating her caress.

"I hope you will sleep well and wake refreshed.