"Why, certainly, my child. I must go down
and see how Sister Agnes and Nellie are getting
along. There is a baby there too, a very bright
little fellow who hasn't seen his papa for some
time. You wouldn't have me neglect him, would
you?" the inquisitive, amused look still in his
eyes.
Elsie's face flushed crimson and then paled
There was an unexpected struggle in her heart.
For the first time in her life a sting of jealousy
annoyed her.
"I wish— oh, Harry, I wish )rou didn't feel
obliged to go," she said.
'* But I do. I should have gone ere this. They
will feel jealous of the new wife, I fear, but come>
don't be down-hearted. I shall be back to stay in
a week or so, for I never leave Emile long at a
time. Now kiss me good bye, for I shall not be
here again to-day. I've been veiy devoted to
you, haven't I ?" still smiling.
She raised her eyes to his, but the tears would
come.
'*0, pshaw, now; you mustn't be babyish.
You won't know how to appreciate me if I'm here
all the time ; so good bye, sweetheart, " and put-
ting his arms about her he brushed away her
tears, kissed her again and departed.
When he was gone Elsie threw herself down



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upon the sofa and indulged in a fit of weeping.
