"In that dress she looks as if she had stepped out of the Middle Ages, and might step back again at any minute," thought Corinna.

"I wonder if I can be mistaken in Stephen, and if he is seriously in love with her ?" "Patty is grooming me for the White House," remarked Vetch, with his hearty laugh which sounded a trifle strained and affected to-day.

"She thinks it probable that I shall be President." "Why not, Father ?" asked Patty loyally.

"They couldn't find a better one." "Do you hear that ?" demanded the Governor in delight.

"That is what one coming voter thinks of me." "And a good many others, I haven't a doubt," replied Corinna, with her cheerful friendliness.