I am sure that we shall--like each other, and that I shall be very happy here." "I hope so.

I'll do all I can," said Mrs.Dexter, evidently moved by Celia's warm response.

"Now I'll send you up some tea, and if you're not tired I will show you the house when you have rested." In a very short time a maid, neatly dressed in black alpaca, with cap with white strings, brought up the tea.

Celia noticed that the salver and the service were of silver.

It was a very luxurious tea; the maid was respectful, but pleasantly sympathetic.