"She will appreciate it deeply, when she understands what a mark of respect to Hero such an attention would be.

Tell Colonel Wayne, please, that I gladly accept the offer in her behalf, and will send Ranald over later, to arrange for it." The orderly rode away, and Mrs.Walton turned to her sister, exclaiming, "Poor little Lloyd! I confess I am not brave enough to face her grief when she first hears the news.

You will have to tell her, Allison.

You know her so much better than I.We might as well hurry the preparations for leaving.

No one will care to stay a moment longer, now this has happened.
It will cast a gloom over the entire party." "Maybe it would be better not to tell her until after she gets home," suggested Miss Allison.