My Ducie was speaking of thee a minute ago.

Here she comes to help thee off with thy things." Charlotte was untying her bonnet as she entered the deep, cool porch, and a moment afterward Ducie was at her side.

It was easy to see the women loved each other, though Ducie only smiled, and said, "Come in; I'm right glad to see you, Charlotte.

Come into t' best room, and cool your face a bit.

And how is Mrs.Sandal and Sophia?
Be things at their usual, dear ?" "Thank you, Ducie; all and every thing is well,--I hope.