They are having a little house-party themselves, at present, some girls from Lexington and two young army officers, whom I want you to know.

Come here, Elise, and meet the Little Colonel's Wild West friends.

Oh, we've lived in Arizona too, you know," she added, laughing, "and I've a thousand questions to ask you about our old home.

I'm looking forward to a long, cozy toe-to-toe on the subject, every time you come to The Beeches." After a moment's pleasant conversation she passed on, leaving such an impression of friendly cordiality that Joyce said, impulsively, "She's just _dear_! She makes you feel as if you'd known her always.

Now toe-to-toe, for instance.