It would be a most improper proceeding if I had," replied Katy, with a laugh.

"Whom do you think this letter is from, girls?
Do listen to it.

It's written by that nice old Mr.Allen Beach, whom we met in London.

Don't you recollect my telling you about him ?" MY DEAR MISS CARR,--Our friends in Harley Street have told me a piece of news concerning you which came to them lately in a letter from Mrs.Ashe, and I hope you will permit me to offer you my most sincere congratulations and good wishes.

I recollect meeting Lieutenant Worthington when he was here two years ago, and liking him very much.