Father, how much may I spend on one ?" "I think not more than a hundred dollars." "Oh! may I have so much as that for it?
You dear, good papa!" she exclaimed.
"I am well able to afford it," he returned pleasantly, "and should be sorry to let my daughters give other than valuable wedding gifts to my wife's sister." "Thank you, my dear," said Violet with a gratified look.

"I have no doubt Rosie will appreciate your and your daughter's kindness, as she certainly ought to." "Grandma Elsie has been very, very kind to us," said Lucilla, and her father added: "She has, indeed! I can never forget how kindly she took my children in when I was unable to provide them with a good and happy home." "Hark! I hear carriage wheels on the drive; we are going to have callers," exclaimed Lucilla, and, as she spoke, they all rose and went out upon the veranda to receive their guests.
They proved to be Maud, Sydney, and Frank Dinsmore, from the Oaks; and, when greetings had been exchanged, they said their errand was to speak of the boating party, and ask if Grace could go; also if Lucilla had received Chester's invitation and meant to accept it.

Chester would have come himself but had an unavoidable business engagement for the evening.
"I have given Lucilla permission to go," the captain replied, "but Grace is not strong enough for the exertion she would be likely to make without her father at hand to caution and care for her." "Oh, I am sorry!" said Maud.

"I hoped Gracie could go and would enjoy it.

But I am glad we may tell Chester that Lu can." "I have written my acceptance of his kind invitation," Lulu said, "and will send it in the morning." "Captain," said Frank, "if you will let Miss Grace go I promise to take all possible care of her.