the inquiring eyes; "if it were wrong to love pretty things, surely God
would not have made so many for our eyes to look upon--the beautiful
flowers and fruits, the sunset clouds, the stars, to mention only a
few--but he--our kind Heavenly Father--loves to give us enjoyment."

"And I do enjoy all the pretty things very much indeed, mamma,"
responded the little girl with a look of relief and pleasure, "and I'm
glad it isn't wrong; I like to see pretty clothes on you and my sisters
quite as much as on myself. And don't you think papa likes to have us
all nicely dressed?"

"I am sure he does; and you may feel very certain that papa approves of
nothing but what is right."

"Those are exactly mine and my husband's sentiments upon the subject in
question," remarked Mrs. Dinsmore in a lively tone. "But now let us hear
what those girls are talking about."

"You will be married in church?" Maud was saying inquiringly.

"No," said Rosie in a tone of decision; "I mean to follow the good
example of my mother and older sisters in having a home wedding."

"And you will want ushers? I was just going to ask who were to serve in
that capacity."

"I believe Mr. Croly has engaged my brothers Harold and Herbert, who
are his most intimate friends," replied Rosie; "but of course there will
be plenty of time for all those arrangements."