could not be a lovelier month for it than beautiful June, the month of
roses."

"So I should say," chimed in Lucilla, then added hastily, "though I
think I'd make him wait till June of next year, rather than leave such a
mother as Grandma Elsie so soon."

At that Rosie glanced at her mother and her eyes filled with unbidden
tears.

"I can't bear to think of that," she said with a tremble in her voice,
"but perhaps I can coax Will to settle down somewhere in this
neighbourhood--bringing his father and mother along so that they won't
be lonely."

"A very nice plan, Rosie dear, if you can manage to carry it out,"
remarked Violet.

"And I have hope that Will, at least, will favour the plan; for he
seemed much pleased with this neighbourhood when he was here," said
Rosie, adding with a laugh and blush, "and I know my wishes carry great
weight with him."

"And we will hope that those of his parents may coincide with yours,"
added her mother gently; "for I am sure my Rosie would not wish to be
the cause of unhappiness to them."

"No, indeed, mamma; I can assure you it is my earnest desire to add to
their happiness; not to take from it. I am strongly in hopes, however,
that when they come to know you and all the rest of my dear relatives