both looked at us as if they expected to hear something "extra
special," as the newsboys say; and I gave a glance at Brown, or Jack, or
whatever I ought to call him, which said, "If you dare!"

Having been forgiven once, I suppose he thought it would be wiser not to
tempt Providence, so he held his peace, and we all talked about the
weather and what a nice garden-party it was.

That is the reason why I still have the thing in my own hands. If I read
this over, as I am now going to do, and disapprove of myself, it is not
too late to change my mind.

P.S. I have read it. And I have thought things over.

Molly Randolph, if you hadn't forgiven Brown, you would have been a
detestable little wretch, and you would never have forgiven _yourself_,
for he is the best ever--except Dad.

It will be delicious to let myself love him as much as ever I like, at
last--my Lightning Conductor!

THE END

FIFTH IMPRESSION of a humorous book with humorous illustrations.

Cheerful Americans

By CHARLES BATTELL LOOMIS.

With 24 Illustrations by FLORENCE SCOVEL SHINN, FANNY Y. CORY and
others. 12mo, $1.25.