especially at night when we have the added charm of the electric lights
and the fountains in full play, if earthly scenes can be made so lovely
what must the glories of heaven be! Ah, it makes one long for the sight of
them."

"Oh, mamma, don't, don't say that," murmured Rosie in low, tremulous
tones; taking her mother's hand in a tender clasp, for they were sitting
side by side, "we can't spare you yet."

"The longing is not likely to hasten my departure, dear," replied the
sweet voice of her mother, "and I am well content to stay a while longer
with my dear ones here if the will of God be so."

"Oh!" exclaimed Lulu, suddenly breaking the momentary silence, "to-morrow
is the Fourth, the glorious Fourth! I wonder what is going to be done here
to celebrate it?"

"I presume it will be celebrated in much the usual way," replied Mr.
Dinsmore. "To-day's papers say there have been great preparations on the
part of Exposition officials and exhibitors, and that there are to be a
number of patriotic addresses delivered in different parts of the grounds.
Also there will be, without doubt, a great display of bunting, abundance
of fire crackers, the thunder of cannon and so forth."

"And we, I suppose, will pass the day on shore doing our part in the
business of celebrating our nation's birthday," remarked Rosie.

"Why, of course," said Walter. "Such patriotic Americans as we are would
never think of neglecting our duty in that line."