to her bracelets with a shadow of disappointment in the curve of her
pretty mouth.

"If mamma is willing, I will ask Cousin Tom, and he can do as he
likes about accepting," said the fond father, watching his
Sunshine's face.

Mamma smiled roguishly, murmuring,--"'So long as a woman's possessed
of a tear, She'll always have her own way;'" and then, added aloud,--

"Just as you like, of course, papa; but here is Susan, ready to take
'Toinette for her walk."

The dining-room door opened softly, and a fresh, pretty-looking
nursery-maid stepped in, saying

"Is Miss 'Toinette ready to come up stairs, ma'am?"

Yes, Susan. You may take the bracelets, pet; but, when you go out,
leave them in the drawer of your bureau."

"Yes, mamma. Good-by, mamma and papa; and don't forget my little
wife, papa."

"I won't forget, Sunshine," said Mr. Legrange, laughing, as he
followed the child and nurse to the door, and watched them up
stairs.