"Mamma was very fond of them.

Shall I set some slips for you?
I will with pleasure." "If Pink ever has a kitten you shall have it," said Daisy solemnly.
At this moment Primrose joined her sisters.
"Oh, Primrose--something so delightful!" began Jasmine.
"She thinks the Pink a perfect beauty.

She wants another pussy just like it," burst from Daisy's pretty dimpled lips.
Mrs.Ellsworthy, still keeping the Pink in her arms, held out her other hand to Primrose.
"I have introduced myself to your sisters, dear Miss Mainwaring.

I am Mrs.Ellsworthy, of Shortlands--a near neighbor.

You must not consider my visit an intrusion." Before Primrose could reply Jasmine exclaimed volubly-- "Indeed we don't--we are quite delighted; we were feeling ourselves awfully dull.