forgave him.

Black-eyed, red-cheeked Elizabeth was quick and impulsive, like her
mother. A very warm and lasting friendship sprung up between merry
Elizabeth and serious Mary Midleton during Mary's Summer on the farm,
although not at all alike in either looks or disposition, and
Elizabeth was Mary's junior by several years.

The third, last and least of the Professor's children was Pauline, or
"Pollykins," as she was always called by her brother Fritz, the
seven-year-old pet and baby of the family. A second edition of Fritz,
the same innocent, questioning, violet-blue eyes, fair complexion, a
kissable little mouth and yellow, kinky hair, she won her way into
every one's heart and became greatly attached to Mary, who was usually
more patient with the little maid (who, I must confess, was sometimes
very willful) than was her sister Elizabeth. Mary, who had never been
blessed with a sister, dearly loved children, and thought small
"Polly" adorable, and never wearied telling her marvelous fairy tales.

[Illustration: FRAU SCHMIDT]




CHAPTER VIII.

USES OF AN OLD-FASHIONED WARDROBE.


Shortly after Mary's advent at the farm she one day said: "Aunt Sarah,