"But you must not be vexed with Rosie.

Could you not see that all she said just now was in sportive jest ?" "I'm glad if she didn't mean it, papa; but I don't like such things said to my dear, honored father even in jest." "But you must excuse Rosie, Lu, dear," said Evelyn.

"It was indeed all in jest, for I know that she feels the very highest respect for your father--her biggest brother; as we all do." Lulu's brow cleared.

"Well, then, I won't mind it, papa, if you don't," she said.
"And I certainly do not, daughter," he returned pleasantly.

"Rosie and I are the best of friends, and I think will continue to be such." It was a gay, light-hearted party that met at the Viamede breakfast-table that morning.