If it is a question of propriety, my dear Kate, surely there is the presence of mother to prevent any scandal--although really her own conduct with the wounded one is not above suspicion," she added, with that novel mischievousness that seemed a return of her lost girlhood.

"We must try to do the best we can with them and for them," she said decidedly, "and meantime I'll see if I can't arrange John's room for them." "John's room ?" "Oh, mother is perfectly satisfied; indeed, suggested it.

It's larger and will hold two beds, for 'Ned,' the friend, must attend to him at night.

And, Kate, don't you think, if you're not going out again, you might change your costume?
It does very well while we are alone--" "Well," said Kate indignantly, "as I am not going into his room--" "I'm not so sure about that, if we can't get a regular doctor.

But he is very restless, and wanders all over the house like a timid and apologetic spaniel." "Who ?" "Why 'Ned.' But I must go and look after the patient.