"I hardly think it fair in Ellen, but I shall accept, of course, and I must go to town to-day to see about having my pink silk fixed.

I think I'll have some black lace festooned around the skirt.

How I wish I could have a new one.

Do you suppose Hugh has any money ?" "None for new dresses or lace flounces, either," Mrs.Worthington replied, "I fancy he begins to look old and worn with this perpetual call for money from us.

We must economize." "Never mind, when I get Bob Harney I'll pay off old scores," 'Lina said, laughingly, as she arose from the table, and went to look over her wardrobe.
Meanwhile Hugh had returned, meeting in the kitchen with Lulu.
"Well, Lu, what is it?
What's happened ?" Hugh asked, as he saw she was full of some important matter.
In an instant the impetuous Lulu told him of the party to which he was not invited, together with the reason why, and the word she had sent back.
"I'll give 'em a piece of my mind!" she said, as she saw Hugh change color.