For, above all things, Corinna hated to wait; and this potent energy of soul, this vital flame, had given the look of winged radiance to her eyes.
"You are always so happy," said Patty breathlessly, as she leaned forward and held out her hands to Corinna as if she were the fire.
"Everything about you seems to give out joy every minute." "You dear!" murmured Corinna softly, for admiration was to her nature what sunshine is to a flower.

"I am happy to-day--happy as I thought I should never be again.

I am so happy that I should like to take the whole world to my heart and heal its misery." Then she added hastily before the girl could reply: "You came just at the right moment.

I have wanted a talk with you, and there couldn't be a better opportunity than this.

The other night I tried to join you after dinner; but Mrs.
Berkeley got all the women together, and I didn't have a chance to speak a word to you alone.