"Nay, that is indeed delightful," said he, in a very cheerful voice, as soon as he had read the letter.

"Elise! Mrs.S----, Emelie, is here.

She is only just this evening arrived; I must hasten to her directly.

Sweet Elise, will you not come with me?
It would be polite." "Oh, it is so late!" said Elise, much less pleased than her husband; "and I fancy it rains.

Cannot you go alone to-night?
to-morrow morning I will----" "Well, well, then," said the Judge, suddenly breaking off; and somewhat offended at her refusal, hastening away.
It was rather late when he returned from his visit, but he was in high spirits.