Funny, isn't it ?" 'Lina knew just how positive Ellen was with regard to any opinion she espoused, and presumed in her own mind that in this point, as in many others, she was mistaken.

Still she answered that it was queer, though she could not understand what Adah could possibly be to Dr.Richards.
"Call her in for something and I'll manage to question her.

I'm so curious and so sure," Ellen said, while 'Lina called: "Adah, Miss Tiffton wishes to see how my new blue muslin fits.

Come help me try it on." Obedient to the call Adah came, and was growing very red in the face with trying to hook 'Lina's dress, when Ellen casually remarked: "You lived in New York, I think ?" "Yes, ma'am," was the reply, and Ellen continued: "Maybe I saw some of your acquaintances.

I was there a long time." Oh, how eagerly Adah turned toward her now, the glad thought flashing upon her that possibly she meant George.