you as soon as it comes home from the framers. I hope you will
like it a little for my sake. Dear Katy, I send so much love
with it.

I have only seen the Pages in the street since they came home
from Europe; but the last piece of news here is Lilly's
engagement to Comte Ernest de Conflans. He has something to do
with the French legation in Washington, I believe; and they
crossed in the same steamer. I saw him driving with her the
other day,--a little man, not handsome, and very dark. I do not
know when they are to be married. Your Cousin Clarence is in
Colorado.

With two kisses apiece and a great hug for you, Katy, I am
always


Your affectionate friend,
LOUISA.

"Dear me!" said the insatiable Clover, "is that the very last? I wish we
had another mail, and twelve more letters coming in at once. What a
blessed institution the post-office is!"




CHAPTER III.

THE FIRST WEDDING IN THE FAMILY.