What do you suppose Maxie is doing just now, papa ?" "Doubtless he is in his room preparing his lessons for to-morrow.

The bugle-call for evening study-hour sounds at half-past seven, and the lads must be busy with their books till half-after nine." He drew out his watch, and glancing at its face, "Ah, it is just nine o'clock," he said.

"Kiss me good-night, daughter, and go back to your berth.".