I suppose we have, perhaps, worried a little more than was necessary." "I dare say," said Anna, trailing her white frills and laces before her sister the length of the upper hall.

"I think I'll wear my blue embroidered linen." "You said the bill for that came yesterday ?" "No, six weeks ago; certainly six weeks ago.

You know I had it made very early.

Oh yes, the second or third bill did come yesterday.

I have had so many, I get mixed over those bills." "Well, it is a right pretty gown, and I would wear it if I were you," said Mrs.Carroll..