Then her sisters joined her, and your boy came up, and, of course, his name came out; and there was confusion and wondering glances, and the girl whom I had spoken to turned first crimson, and then white, and her dark grey eyes became full of tears.

'I know the Ellsworthys; they are my dear, dear friends!' she exclaimed.
"I found out where the three lived before I left them.

They were accompanied by a prim-looking maiden lady, who was introduced to me as a Miss Slowcum, and who appeared to be taking excellent care of the pretty creatures.

All three are delightful, and I have lost my heart to them all.
"Can I do anything for them?
Of course you have already told me what perverse creatures they are, and Miss Jasmine confirmed your story, only, of course, she put her own coloring on it.

I pity them, and yet, to a certain extent--forgive me, mother-friend--I admire their spirit.
That eldest girl had a look about her face which will certainly keep every one from being rude to her.