Dearest, I want L50." "Well, my child; just tell me what it is for." "It is for Mr.Little; for his lessons." "Well, but L50!" "He has given me a good many.

And to tell you the truth, papa, I dismissed him rather unceremoniously; and now I should be glad to soften the blow a little, if I can.

Do be very good and obedient, dear papa, and write what I shall dictate.

PLEASE." "Well, spoiled child: who can resist you ?" Then Grace dictated, and Mr.Carden wrote: "DEAR SIR,--My daughter informs me that, as yet, you have received no remuneration for the lessons you have given her.

I beg your acceptance of the inclosed check, and, at the same time, should be glad if you would put a price on the admirable bust you have executed of her.
"Yours obediently, "WALTER CARDEN." The reply to this letter surprised Mr.Carden, so that he brought it to Grace, and showed it her.
"DEAR SIR,--The lessons are not worth speaking of.