To-day I must attend a meeting of the Branch-Hampden-Club, of which I am vice-president, and to which I am now about to communicate the alarming news which my letter contains.

Excuse me for leaving you--and count on a hearty welcome when we see you to-morrow." The amiable patriot saluted his daughter with a smile, and disappeared.
"I hope you like my father ?" said Charlotte.

"All our friends say he ought to be in Parliament.

He has tried twice.

The expenses were dreadful; and each time the other man defeated him.