"
"Suppose, then, that I DO let her go," said Mrs. Mayton.
"Then I'll give you a whole stomachful of kisses for being so good
to my uncle," said Budge. And assuming that the latter course
would be the one adopted by Mrs. Mayton, Budge climbed into her
lap and began at once to make payment.
"Bless your dear little heart!" exclaimed Mrs. Mayton; "you're of
the same blood, and it IS good, if it IS rather hasty."
As I arose the next morning, I found a letter under my door.
Disappointed that it was not addressed in Alice's writing, I was
nevertheless glad to get a word from my sister, particularly as
the letter ran as follows:--
"JULY 1, 1875.
"DEAR OLD BROTHER,--I've been recalling a fortnight's experience
WE once had of courtship in a boarding-house, and I've determined
to cut short our visit here, hurry home, and give you and Alice a
chance or two to see each other in parlors where there won't be a
likelihood of the dozen or two interruptions you must suffer each
evening now. Tom agrees with me, like the obedient old darling
that he is; so please have the carriage at Hillcrest station for
us at 11:40 Friday morning. Invite Alice and her mother for me to
dine with us Sunday,--we'll bring them home from church with us.
"Lovingly, your sister, HELEN.
"P. S. Of course you'll have my darlings in the carriage to
receive me.
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