"I have heard Louise
speak so many times of the kindness she received there, that I seem
to know all about it," said Marguerite, her dark violet eyes aglow
with earnestness.
"And yet you never went with _her_?" queried Helen.
"Something always happened to prevent my going then, yet I have some
pleasant associations connected with Fredericton."
"Pleasant anticipations you should say," chimed in the irrepressible
Josie.
"Miss Jordan, please do not misconstrue Madge's words, you saucy
girl!" retorted Helen, tapping her toes upon the stool near, by way
of calling the other to order.
A brilliant description of a ball at the Government House then
followed, also several parties and other indoor amusements.
"That is all very nice Helen," cried Josie, "but I want to hear
about the people. There is always so much talk about the celestials,
their culture, refinement and all that sort of thing, now you can
give us your opinion."
"That is a delicate subject for Helen to handle," said Marguerite
with a slight shade of embarrassment heightening her color and
making more pathetic the soft speaking eyes.
"Indeed my peerless ones you are all good and lovely in my sight and
the fair Marian is among the number.
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