We accord thee a higher mission upon
earth. Thy nature is too exalted, too ethereal, too much of the
divine.
"I verily believe if I were not here to arouse you, Madge, that you
would be off in another dream in less than no time. I believe some
day in the not very far future if one happened to stray as far as
Boston that on looking over the _Herald_ the first notice that
will greet us is:--
"Madame Marguerite DeCoeur--Clarivoyant. Predicts past, present and
future. Much attention given to maidens seeking a husband. For
particulars see circular. Advice sent on receipt of postage stamps.
No. ---- Court Street, Boston, Mass."
"What's all the fun about, I'd like to know?" chimed in none other
than Master Fred. Verne with an eager curiosity common to his youth.
"Some time you may feel interested my young man, then you may
consult your big sister," was the reply of Cousin Jennie.
Four hours later Marguerite Verne was, as Cousin Jeanie said a
perfect picture--a being born to be admired and loved. Never had she
appeared more bewitching and as the clear-headed Jennie watched the
effect produced upon a pair of thoughtful grey eyes she felt a
sudden relief, murmuring "he will love but one 'my Marguerite.
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