the remainder of the winter. And you and your
father and mother will find plenty of room and a warm welcome in both
places."

"I know it, Elsie," Annis said; "I know you would not say so if it were
not entirely true, and I feel certain of a great deal of enjoyment in
your loved society, if father and mother accept your kind invitation."

While these two conversed together thus in the grounds, a grand banquet
was in course of preparation in Miss Stanhope's house, under the
supervision of our old friends, May and Lottie. To it Elsie and Annis
were presently summoned, in common with the other guests.

When the feasting was concluded, and all were again gathered in the
parlors, Elsie renewed her invitation already made to Annis, this time
addressing herself to Mr. and Mrs. Keith.

They heard it with evident pleasure, and after some consideration
accepted.

Edward and Zoe returned to Ion the following day, Herbert and Harold
leaving at the same time for college. The rest of the Travillas, the
Dinsmores, and the Raymonds lingered a week or two longer with Miss
Stanhope, who was very loath to part with them, Elsie in especial; then
bade farewell, scarce expecting to see her again on earth, and turned
their faces homeward, rejoicing in the promise of Mr. and Mrs. Keith
that they and Annis would soon follow, should nothing happen to prevent.

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