"He says he wants Nobody's advice and assistance." "What a self-reliant man!" said the voice, and then from behind a portiere a laughing face appeared, followed by a man's active body.

At the same time, from an opposite portiere, a lady sprang out and took Marjorie in her arms.
"Cousin Ethel!" "Cousin Jack!" And the children laughed in glee as they recognized Mr.and Mrs.Bryant.
"You dear things!" the lady exclaimed.

"I think it's awful to startle you so, but it's the joke of your father and your Cousin Jack.

I was afraid it would scare you.

Did it ?" "Not exactly," said Marjorie, cuddling in Cousin Ethel's arms, but King protested: "No, indeed!" he declared.