"Never mind, Madge, I can manage," replied Helen, smiling. The
latter then gave an interesting description of her visit from
general to particular. She had listened to the speeches from the
government and opposition; admired the pretty surroundings of the
Parliament buildings; glanced over several of the volumes in the
neatly-kept library, and in the meantime formed opinions upon many
of the representatives of our Province. Government House also
received much notice.
"I've never been there yet," cried Josie, in a half-regretful tone.
"Then you have something in store worth going to Fredericton for,"
said Helen, "it is such a grand old place. The conservatory is
charming--a spot where you can dream that you are in the land of
perpetual summer and golden sunshine. Standing upon the threshold of
the blue drawing-room you are almost spell-bound. Really my eyes
were dazzled with the array of lovely pink and white azaleas that
were arranged at respective distances. And the camelias--really, I
had to hold my breath--then came the endless group of calla lilies--
pure, transparent and beautiful."
"Oh, Helen, I should have been tempted to pluck a stray one and say,
'old conscience, it is public property.
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