"It was shameful treatment.
Papa said I must ask your pardon, and I think I would do it now, even if he hadn't ordered me." "It is too much, Miss Lu," Alma said, blushing, and with tears in her eyes.

"I could never ask such a thing as that of a young lady like you." "Indeed, my behavior has been very unladylike to-day," sighed Lulu; "and papa is very, very much displeased with me." "I am sorry, Miss," Alma responded, in a sympathizing tone.

"But the captain will not stay angry; he is so very fond of his children." "Yes; and so kind and indulgent that I ought to be the best girl in the world.

Oh, I wish I had not behaved so badly!" "He will forgive you, Miss; he will not stay displeased, for his love for you is so very great," returned Alma.

"There, Miss, the dress does fit you now.