"I do really want to be everything to Dick and make his life as bright and as happy as I can; and I know that is just how he feels toward me, dear fellow!" "That's right, Maud," said Mr.Dinsmore heartily, "and I think you and Dick have every prospect of making a happy couple.

Well," rising as he spoke, "I am going down to have a little chat with father and mother, then must hasten home to attend to some matters about work to be done on the plantation.

I suppose you and your package will be ready to be taken along, Maud ?" "Yes; if Cousin Elsie is willing to trust the handsome thing in my care now," Maud replied, looking inquiringly at Mrs.Travilla.
"Quite willing; for I know you will be careful of them," Mrs.Travilla replied with her own sweet smile.

"I will fold them up and get the package ready while you resume the dress in which you came," she added as her brother left the room.
"Maud," said Mrs.Embury, "if I were you I should keep this thing a secret from everybody but your sister and Cousin Sue, until your appearance in all the glory of this satin and lace at the time of the marriage ceremony.

Think of the surprise and pleasure your unexpected grandeur in it will cause." "But what if the stunning surprise should have a bad effect upon somebody," laughed Maud.