I wasn't very anxious that he should, either; though I dare say it will be very pleasant as the Dinsmore girls are going, and, perhaps, Rosie Travilla too." "Oh, I think you will enjoy it! I hope so, I am sure," exclaimed Grace, looking both pleased and interested.

"Now please tell me what dress you are going to wear to the city to-day, and advise me about mine." "I hadn't thought about it, yet," said Lucilla; "but there, I hear papa coming into our sitting room.

I'll run and ask him what he would advise or direct about it.

It is a matter of great importance, you know"; and with that she laughed merrily, turned about, and ran to meet their father.
He decided the knotty question, promptly saying: "The gray dresses made for you both a few weeks ago will be very suitable, I think." Then he bade her help Grace and also change her own dress, because they would make an early start for the city, going very soon after leaving the table.
"I am glad to hear that, papa," she returned, "for a drive in the early morning air is so pleasant.

But I wish I had no occasion to change my dress, because I fear that will take up all the time of your morning call here on Gracie and me." "I think not, if you are prompt in your movements," he said.