Through the tempest of wind and rain, and the surging of the trees, they could hear carriage wheels rattling rapidly up to the house.
"I hear it," said Eeny; "papa has come.

O Grace, how pale you are!" "Am I ?" Grace said, laying her hand on heart, and moving towards the door.

She paused in the act of opening it, and caught Eeny suddenly and passionately to her heart.

"Eeny, my darling, before they come, tell me once more you will not let this new sister steal your heart entirely from me.

Tell me you will love me still." "Always, Grace," said Eeny; "there--the carriage has stopped!" Grace opened the door and went out into the entrance hall.