A cruel or cold word from her, and the artist would go in his misery only to seek death in some far-off land.

A kind word, and he would remain--his genius would have its sway, and he would paint pictures that the world should glory in.
"I have arranged it all," said Miss Lyster.

"Miss Carleton is going to-day to that grand dinner-party at Macdonald's.

She has given orders that the young ladies shall go over to Herrington, and take some refreshments with them--it will be a picnic on a small scale.

You can excuse yourself from going.