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So he ran as fast as ever he could, taking the shortest road, but the little maiden took the longest; for she stopped to pluck roses in the wood, to chase butterflies, and gather nosegays of the prettiest flowers she could find she was such a happy and innocent little soul. The wolf was not long in reaching the grand-mother's door. He knocked, Toc toc, and the grandmother said, "Who is there?"

Violetta D'Arista, your grand-mother's faithful attendant, gave me a clue by which I traced you; and she is now in London, anxious to fold you to her breast, and to aid you as far as in her power, to restore to you your birthright and inheritance. 'And the papers? 'If not destroyed, are in his possession.

"Farewell, Eric; I shall not forget," and the blue eyes met his kindly. "Awful fuss you make over that woman, Colonel." "She is a very old friend, Kate." "Yes, I know, and as cold and polished as your grand-mother's diamonds. If she does respond to your warm invite, she will freeze us all, so we shall have to use all the timber to thaw out." "You do not know her yet, dear."

Her head was wrapped in a soaking little shawl, and her dress was a remnant of grand-mother's days. Yet the poise of her head, the pleasant smile upon her face and, more than all, her delightful voice, gave an immediate hint of infinitely good breeding. "Can't I help?" she asked. "I'd be awfully glad to.

The two young ladies attired themselves with much care, each with a view to effect. Margaret looked particularly to the assumption of a certain dignity, and her costume for the evening had been chosen with that end in view. A ruff, and her grand-mother's rich silk brocade, did give to her tall person all the dignity she could have desired.