But, Miss Daisy"-- he grew very red--"I'd just like to ask you a question--no offence meant--" "Yes ?" said Daisy a little breathlessly.

"There's father close to us, Mr.Chandler.Tell me quick; what is it ?" "Well, I take it, by what you said just now, that you've never walked out with any young fellow ?" Daisy hesitated a moment; then a very pretty dimple came into her cheek.

"No," she said sadly.

"No, Mr.Chandler, that I have not." In a burst of candour she added, "You see, I never had the chance!" And Joe Chandler smiled, well pleased..