"Perhaps it's because they are Virginians. There may be various
reasons."

"Do the people ever tell what the reasons are?"

"I have never heard one."

"And if we stayed here long enough, and imitated them very closely,
do you suppose we would get to feel the same way?"

"I am sure of it."

"It must be so pleasant to consider Kentucky the best part of
the world, and _your_ part of Kentucky the best of the State, and
_your_ family the best of all the best families in that best part,
and yourself the best member of your family. Ought not that to
make one perfectly happy?"

"I have often observed that it seems to do so."

"It is delightful to remember that _you_ approve of us. And we
should feel _so_ glad to be able to return the compliment. Good-bye!"


Any one would have to admit, however, that there is no sharpness
in Georgiana's pleasantry. The child-nature in her is so sunny,
sportive, so bent on harmless mischief. She still plays with life
as a kitten with a ball of yarn. Some day Kitty will fall asleep
with the Ball poised in the cup of one foot. Then, waking, when
her dream is over, she will find that her plaything has become