If Hugh had not sworn so awfully, I might; but I remember what he said too well to part with half of my inheritance for him.

I'm going to Saratoga, and you are going, too.

We'll have heaps of dresses, and--oh, mother, won't it be grand! We'll take Lu for a waiting maid.

That will be sure to make a sensation at the North.

I can imagine just how old Deacon Tripp of Elwood, would open his eyes when he heard 'Mrs.Square Worthington and darter' had come back with a 'nigger.' It would furnish him with material for half a dozen monthly concerts, and I'm not sure but he'd try to run her off, if he had a chance.