When grandmother showed me the sapphire necklace, and said she was going to leave it to me because she loved me best, I begged her not to slight Sophia in such a way as that,--Sophia being the elder, you know, Harry.

I cried about it until she was almost angry with me.

Julius offered his hand to me first; and though I claim no merit for giving up what I do not want, yet, all the same, if I had wanted him I should have refused, because I saw that Sophia had set her heart upon him.

I should indeed, Harry." "I believe you would, Charlotte." "And somehow Julius manages to give me the feeling that I am only in Seat-Sandal on his tolerance.

Many a time a day I have to tell myself that father is still alive, and that I have a right in my own home.