"I thought it best to surprise you, Madge!" cried the bright
sunny-faced maiden as she was folded in the arms of the outwitted
Marguerite.
"I suppose it is best to forgive you," cried the latter and putting
an arm around Cousin Jennie led her into the family parlor to
receive greetings from the rest of the family.
CHAPTER XI.
PHILLIP LAWSON HAS GAINED AN ALLY.
It is needless to say that Cousin Jennie was a welcome visitor at
"Sunnybank." Her bright presence shone everywhere from the
drawing-room to that particular spot dedicated to the sports of
the romping, noisy boys.
"We will have the jolly times," was the password of the latter;
"Cousin Jennie is the girl to help us fellers along."
And there was the usual stir and bustle necessary for the equipment
of Evelyn Verne's trousseau. The beauty had scarce time to think of
anything but the different styles of dresses, pretty bonnets,
delicate laces, and the most costly trifles, from the gorgeous fan
to the delicate tiny slippers.
"Dearest Eve, I should think you would be tired looking over such a
lot of things," exclaimed Cousin Jennie in her cheery tone, "really
my eyes would get sore in less than no time.
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