Let us adopt Tato, and care for her until her father can introduce her into a new and more proper life." "Well argued, Beth," said Uncle John, approvingly.

"I couldn't have put the case better myself.

What do you say, Silas Watson ?" "That you are all quite right," answered the old lawyer.

"And the best part of the whole thing, to me, is the fact that this nest of brigands will be wiped out of existence, and Taormina be hereafter as safe for tourists as old Elmhurst itself.

I wish I could say as much for the rest of Sicily." Uncle John extended his hand to the Duke, who took it gratefully, although with a shamefaced expression that was perhaps natural under the circumstances.
"Look up, dear," said Patsy to the girl, softly; "look up and kiss me.
You've been adopted, Tato! Are you glad ?".