"Also I think that to-morrow you will be thankful to me that you have had a rest from exertion and excitement." "Yes, papa, I always find that your way is best, and I am very glad and thankful that I have such a kind, wise father." "Well, Lu, did you get leave to go ?" asked Rosie as Lucilla rejoined the circle of young people.

"No; papa wishes me to stay here and get to bed early that I may be well rested for to-morrow's exertion in seeing the sights of the White City," Lucilla answered in a lively, cheerful tone, that seemed to indicate entire satisfaction with her father's decision.
She was in fact so remorseful over her momentary exhibition of wilfulness that she felt as if she no longer cared for anything but to convince her dearly loved father of her penitence on account of it, and her desire to do exactly as he directed.
"A wise and kind decision, Lu," remarked Herbert Travilla, overhearing what she said.

"A rest now may save you from a serious break-down some days or weeks hence." "Yes, Uncle Herbert, I am well aware that such a father as mine is a very great blessing," she returned with a smile.

"I only wish I were as good a daughter." Just at that moment the guns announced the setting of the sun, and the flags on the _Dolphin_ and other vessels came down with the usual ceremonies.

That over, those who intended going ashore for the evening or the night began their preparations, which were such as to occupy but a few minutes.