air that was somewhat critical. Then she had noticed, or fancied that she
had detected, that Mr. Walton, who was single, rather liked Miss Bertha
and her ideas. He did not seem to notice Aunt Stanshy's tone, but
remarked,

"U. T. L.! That means 'Up Too Late!'"

"Ha, ha, guess again," replied the delighted Charlie.

"Useful To Learn!"

"No sir."

"Up With The Lark!"

"You have got one word too many in there. 'Up The' is right."

"Up The--Lane!"

"That's where I live," said Aunt Stanshy, proudly.

"Up The--"

"It's 'Up The Ladder,' sir," said Charlie.

"Well, Up-the-Ladder boys ought to be making advances and going ahead all
the time."

"That is what teacher says."