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Mellicent smiled she smiled also; Mellicent shook her head she did the same, until all the little sprays of the white aigrette shook and quivered again; Mellicent appeared to question her companion Peggy's eyebrows peaked themselves in an inquiring arch; Mellicent cast down her eyes and modestly studied the carpet prunes and prisms were reflected on Peggy's face in an attack of the most virulent description.

It was quite otherwise with Noel, who was frankly disgusted to find himself confronted with him on the following morning when, true to his promise, he made his appearance with Peggy's mount. Hunt-Goring was just preparing to establish himself on the verandah when Noel came striding along it in search of his small playmate.

It was a merry, not to say noisy, meal which followed. Peggy's lost spirits had come back with the first glimpse of Arthur's face; and her quips and cranks were so irresistibly droll that three separate times over Mellicent choked over her tea, and had to be relieved with vigorous pounding on the back, while even Esther shook with laughter, and the boys became positively uproarious.

The morning had passed so rapidly, and so pleasantly on the whole, that every one was inclined to be hopeful regarding the remainder of the day, and to wait with tranquillity the further unfoldment of Peggy's plans. When dinner was over, the dining-room in order, and the last shining dish replaced on the cupboard shelves, expectant eyes turned in Peggy's direction, as if to ask "What next?"

I hope there are no naps to be taken this afternoon. I'm going berrying if I have to go alone." "You can count on me, darling," Amy cried, flinging her arms about Peggy's neck. And Dorothy chimed in bravely, "An' you can count on me, Aunt Peggy. But but what are you going to bury?" While Peggy was explaining, Claire laid her hand on Priscilla's arm, and looked tenderly into her eyes.

Had she been in Peggy's place, she would have known better how to improve her opportunities, she felt sure. Owing to Hobo's injuries, the event which up to the time of the accident had seemed to Peggy so tremendously important, had been quite cast in the shade. She recalled it as Mrs. Cole brought out the salve. "Oh, I didn't tell you. My chickens have hatched."

If all went well they would be Brewster's millions before twelve o'clock, and Peggy's life of poverty would cover no more than three hours of time. She believed him worth a lifetime of poverty. So they would start the new life with but one possession love. Peggy rebelled against his desire to spend the seventy dollars that still remained, but he was firm in his determination.

Think ye that females are made of such stern fiber that a relative, even though he were an enemy, would ask aid and be refused? I don't believe that there is one of ye but what would do the same thing under like circumstances. Thee has spoken of what I have done for the Cause. Why doesn't thee mention Peggy's services?

Scarcely had they gone when in rushed the General and my prim duenna, Mrs. Whitney; they'd been waiting until the coast was clear. It was with something like a scream that the two flew at me, crying in one voice: "Have you really refused to be one of Peggy's bridesmaids? Why didn't you consult me?" Peggy despairs of Mr.

The eighteen eggs for the setting were in a little basket by themselves. Peggy hung over them breathlessly, and saw in fancy eighteen balls of yellow down, teetering on toothpick legs. Then her imagination leaped ahead, and the cream-colored eggs had become eighteen lusty, pin-feathered fowls, worth forty cents a pound in city markets. Peggy's heart gave a jubilant flutter.