The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1905-06-25

understand perfectly; am to have all the
care and worry of taking care of the chill
dren while she amuses herself"
She did not seem pleased, somehow. !
tried to caress her and sOothe her.
But you love me. little one, don't your"
sbe said. .,u.,
AS much as your mother2"
l was about to tell lie. Fortunately
remembered your words in time, SO l an
swered her truthfully.
oh. no, indeed, aunt not nearly 80
much"
'Is 1t because you think your mother is
prettier and more agreeable than l?' she
persisted.
That Is exnctly the reason" replied.
She frowned at me as blackly as Miss
Harriet had done, but she gave me one
last chance to redeem myself
why. how old do you think ami" she
o' Asain s sss's absolutely frank and said
just what thought.
Nearly 90, ! should judgei'
seemed quite inclined to box my ears.
thought Il was high time to get the presents
that ! had brought to her.
Here Is a oenterpiece that mamma sent
you said as quickly as could get hold
IT !. very pretty. and aHnt appesssed
me " tne JnOuRnJ OF 6ll tne stltCneS tndL my
sister-n -law has taken for me herself"
said hastily, for remembered how panied
you would feel at such departure from the
truth; "the waitress did the work on it,
Aunt soowIed more ferccly than before,
and handed her your box of chocolates.
What! From Potin's 81" exclaimed aunt,
smiling all her frowns vanishing as II by
magic. His chocolate is always the best,
but IL is so extensive"
This time. dear papa it con cerned you
so told her the truth at once.
THE box Is from .Potins. aunt" said
Mamma had it given to her on New Years
Day, but papa got the chocolate at the
little shop on our corner
Aunt looked as II she had a whole thunder
storm inside OF her and the frowns we're
In full force as she said soury;
Il hoped that your parents would have
the decency to come and see mo them
selves. Your father wants to sell me this
house and as he said he had had It specially
repaired for me, perhaps might be suited
How curiousl" remarked. saying
exactly what l thought. There haven't
been any workmen here for three years.
for I heard papa say sol"
'Ah!-And do You also know why your
father wants to sell the house?'
/ was tempted to be silent, but, instead,
! said frankly
cit Ia too noisy here to be endurable, and =,
besides, there are stables close by"
| cannot describe. dear papa. the un-
fortunate effect of these undeniable truths
My aunt left the room hastily and banged
the door behind her.
should have renowned then and there
the attempt to be truthful if CASTOR de
Tournettes had not just that instant jumped
from his horse and come hastily into the
room. I wished to announce his arrival
to my aunt but he stopped me, saying that
he had heard Of my intended visit here and
had come to see me the instant he knew
| had reached the city.
He said that he wanted to speak to me
and not to my aunt, Thereupon he began
to say many very pleasant things to me-
and finally asked openly if ! liked him.
All! My dear papa, il i had been disa gree
able to me before to tell the truth. assure
you it was quite different this time.
Indeed, you please me very much,
Monsieur CASTOR. and you always have"
Then you are not afraid to become my
fancee?"
"On the contrary, shall be delighted
to do So" I said frankly, remembering
how you had Aeid he was the most eligible
bachelor Of season.
And you win love me'" he continued
y love you already"
But l will stop here, dear papa. for it
seems to me that I can see you frowning
this time, and l can hear your voice
Naughty girl. You have said as many
impertinent and awkward things as YOU
have told the truth"
papa. This Ia all story that have made
up to tell you.
Paul paid no more than half fare and
Miss Harriet is convinced that we could
none Of us get along without her and that
we think she is the very salt Of the earth!