such a case."

Miss Parmalee, who had a sense of humor, laughed
a little. "It is bewildering," she admitted. "And
now the other children see how it is, and call her
'Copy-Cat' to her face, but she does not mind. I
doubt if she understands, and neither does Lily, for
that matter. Lily Jennings is full of mischief, but
she moves in straight lines; she is not conceited or
self-conscious, and she really likes Amelia, without
knowing why."

"I fear Lily will lead Amelia into mischief," said
Madame, "and Amelia has always been such a good
child."

"Lily will never MEAN to lead Amelia into mis-
chief," said loyal Miss Parmalee.

"But she will," said Madame.

"If Lily goes, I cannot answer for Amelia's not
following," admitted Miss Parmalee.

"I regret it all very much indeed," sighed Ma-
dame, "but it does seem to me still that Amelia's
mother --"

"Amelia's mother would not even believe it, in
the first place," said Miss Parmalee.