I have tried to do as mother wished, but I do not think her plan answers; excitement carries one away, and one can be as merry as other girls for a time, but it all comes back worse than ever.' 'Mere gaiety never satisfied an aching heart yet.' 'No; I told mother so, and I begged her to go back to Rutherford because it is so quiet and peaceful there and I think I shall be happier.

I shall have my garden and conservatory, and there will be plenty of riding and tennis.

I am very fond of our vicar's wife, Mrs.Trevor, and I rather enjoy helping her in the Sunday-school and at the mothers' meeting; not that I do much, for I am not like you, Ursula, but I like to pretend to be useful sometimes.' 'I see what you mean, Lesbia: your life will be more natural and less strained than it is here.' 'Yes, and time will hang less heavy on my hands.

I do love gardening, Ursula.

I know I shall forget my troubles when I find myself with dear old Patrick again, grumbling because I will pick the roses.