"
"Like all other places, Josie, one's impressions are always formed
according to circumstances and I must say I never will forget the
happy hours in Fredericton."
"But you never told us of the 'head of the family,' Helen?"
"That thought was uppermost when you spoke, Josie. I never can fully
express my gratitude to the esteemed couple who so kindly invited me
to their house.
"Marian's father is fat, fair, and slightly over forty, with the
most happy and frank countenance that you ever met. He has a good
story always on hand, can entertain clergy or laity, and never
wearies in contributing his store of amusing anecdotes, which
oftentimes are at the expense of his nearest relatives."
"How I should like to listen to them; it does me so much good to
laugh," cried Josie, her eyes beaming with fond satisfaction.
"Kingsnook" (for such we will name this happy professional's abode)
is of all others the place for a good hearty laugh. No simpering,
silly affectation is allowed much reception within the neat and
tastefully arranged parlors, or tempted to display itself on the
shady verandah, cool, leafy shrubberies, or spacious garden.
"Did you see much military life there, Helen?" asked Marguerite, who
had been for some moments apparently engaged in deep study.
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