to meet yet."

"Yes, Lulu," said Grandma Elsie, "at your age I thought and felt just as
you do now, but some years later I found that another had gained the
first place in my heart."

"But my father is so much kinder and more lovable than ever yours was,"
was the answering thought in Lucilla's mind, but unwilling to hurt the
dear lady's feelings she refrained from expressing it, and only said
with a little laugh of incredulity, "I suppose I should not be too
certain, but I am entirely willing to run the risk of again acting as
bridesmaid."

"So that much is settled," returned Rosie in a tone of satisfaction. "I
have always counted upon Eva as another," she continued, "but----"

"Thank you, Rosie dear, but of course I cannot serve--under present
circumstances," returned Evelyn in a tone of gentle sadness.

No one spoke again for a moment; then Violet broke the silence by
asking, "How many do you think of having, Rosie?"

"Perhaps six," was the reply, in a musing tone, "at least including
flower girls and maid of honour. Gracie, you will be one of the
bridesmaids, will you not?"

"If papa does not object, as I hardly think he will."

"Maud and Sydney Dinsmore I think will serve," continued Rosie. "And
wouldn't it be a pretty idea to have Elsie Raymond and Uncle Horace's