square, the previous night, in a robe a la derniere mode, Mrs. Tompkins is content and in her gayest spirits; two large hampers containing choic

in the ear of the strawberry blondes; "I don't want to

air distingue as bait, the angler had caught the biggest catch of the season. Captain Trevalyon's handsome face is lit up with pleasure, his mesmeric blue eyes now smiling, would draw the heart from a sphinx; for the friends have been congratulating each other over the coming o

hing to equal Vaura in the kingdom. I wish yo

fate ever since; promise me that the next time you se

darling as a child as much as I, and I promise. But eyes right, old fellow, here comes

y stepped to the side of the carriage and shoo

he hand of Bacchus himself. "The strawberry blondes" (as Mrs. Tompkins made their hearts glad by naming them) are decidedly red-haired (in common parlance), and robed in sky-blue suits and hats, all smiles, frizzes, bustles, elbows and pin-backs. Blanche Tompkins, poor little thing

, dear Mrs. Tompkins, your look

e ill-kine, Colonel," l

he lean-kine," sa

a small London swell, who had come

mpkins presented to Col. Haughton and

the carriages are

ad better secure seats

ng his arm to

quick glance had let her see that one of the six seats is occupied;

every one of you secure seats; I shall wait

thing; we shall die wi

Melto

have dear Sir Pete

il there is a lady Peter; good time, you all

comes forw

rvant is yonder, sir,

r; may I bri

ly, and

hes, touching h

m, calling him by the early train to Richmondglen; but master will meet you

a gold bit to drink to t

very good

ction, he drank English be

e carriage, Capt. Trevalyon o

es as cross as bears, Sir Peter non est and you away; no, the Colonel is gallant

the strawberries, the stranger having vacated his seat for another coach. Everly was blind and

aid of him, and you are

ked the door, say

t, sir, I'll f