Presently a smile illuminates the grave face. A graceful form is at
his side, and as the maiden holds up a pretty bouquet arranged by
her own fair hands, the fond father draws her towards him and
tenderly kisses the white, smooth forehead earnestly hoping that his
favorite child may have a happier prospect before her--that she may
be happy with one she loves.
"A guardian angel o'er his life presiding
Doubling his pleasures, and his cares dividing."
CHAPTER X.
HELEN RUSHTON AT THE "CELESTIAL."
A few weeks had rolled by and Helen Rushton once more entered
"Sunnybank."
Marguerite receives her visitor with open arms.
"I am so glad to see you, Madge," exclaimed the quaint little
maiden, as she threw aside the pretty wrap, worn carelessly around
her shoulders.
"I ought to be angry with you, you naughty girl," returned
Marguerite, playfully, shaking the former by way of punishment.
"Oh, please don't say a word, like a good old dear. I did intend to
write, but you just know how we spend the time running around, and I
had so many demands upon me."
"Well, this time, I shall 'take the will for the deed,' but remember
the second offence will be dealt with according to law.
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