You won't remember whether you are tired or not after you hear my news." Taking the little copper tea-kettle, Grace went for water, leaving Arline considerably mystified and mildly excited.

When at last the tea was ready, and Grace had placed crackers, nabisco wafers and a plate of home-made nut cookies on the table between them, Arline said impatiently, "Do begin." "Daffydowndilly, this is the strangest news you ever heard.

Ready ?" "Ready," echoed Arline.
"We believe Ruth's father is still living and in Alaska." There was a little cry of rapture from Arline as she hastily set down her cup and caught Grace's hand in hers.

"Congratulations," she trilled.
"I knew you'd find him.

I've seen it in your eye for months." "Nonsense," laughed Grace, "I don't deserve a particle of credit.