"It's the best one I've got, but you may take it if you want to." "And maybe--" began Mary, hesitatingly.

She stopped an instant, a little struggle evidently going on in her mind.

Then she began again, bravely: "Yes, I'll lend it to you if you want it.

You may take my new rosebud sash.

There!" A queer little lump came into Joyce's throat as she thanked the children for their generous offers.