A Young Mutineer

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t and most honorable of men. He was all that was tender and loving to Hilda, and he immediately took that position toward Mr. Merton which

rsuasive speeches on her part, no longing looks out of Judy's hungry eyes, no murmurs on th

-it seemed to the whole family, and even to Hilda herself, that she was the one who desired to go, whereas in her heart of hearts, in that innermost heart which she scarcely ventured to probe at all just now, she would have gladly sh

poverty and its attendant shadows, preparatio

nt in India, and the pleasant excitement which even the qu

eal now of Hilda's coming responsibilities, and spent all her leisure moments copying out recei

going to live, Hilda," she said, on the

ts which he considers absolutely perfect. He says there is no special hurry about choosing a house, for after we have returned from our weddi

h a young man. Of course he has far too much sense to think of selecting a house for you himself. As to a flat, y

aid Hilda, "but Jasper, of cour

band, for we have Scripture for it, but I don't believe St. Paul meant that rule to extend to domestic matters. In domestic matters the wife ought to have the casting vote. Be sure, my dear Hilda

h a house will be

o and you will save the extra rent in that way. Now here is your great-grandmother's receipt for plum-pudding-two dozen eggs, three pounds raisins, one pound citron. Hilda, I particularly want to give you a hint about the spice for

rlor-maid. "It has come by 'Carter Patterson'; and

Marjorie herself with great solemnity. Judy and Babs came and looked on, and there were great ex

continued her occupation of adding up some parochial accounts for her father. She was a very careful a

niece's future state and subjection. She gave her many hints as to when she

of listening to the old lady without taking in a great deal that she said. Her thoughts were divided now between Jasper and Judy. Her heart felt torn at the thought of leaving her lit

then, in the sober fashion which more or less char

shared together, and sitting down by the win

pulling a doll's bedstead to pieces for the

e wouldn't half say her lessons this morning, and she deserves to be well punished. What are

ot of things to think of just now. I can'

g a sheet on her doll's bed to g

ment of silence; "you are not a bit interesting lately; you're alway

u see what it is, Babs-can't you

only a w

oh, dear! I wish I were de

ed making her doll's bed, tucked Lily up comfortably, and coming over to the window

and lots of presents?"

want to see

iss Mills and the servants. Susan told me that the schoolchildren were collect

oked at Babs with a faint da

"I am not going to give it till the day of the wedding. I buyed it my ow

I haven't

t take it out until after I am seven. I wish I could, fo

ke awfully to give her something. You

you remember the day I went with Mrs. Sutton to town. She said it was a very useful thing, for Hi

n; "she shan't mend his horrid socks. Why did

he winked her blue eyes hard to keep back the tears which Judy's sc

becoming energetic as this happy mode of revenge occurred to

the day comes," replied Judy

hasn't an

rything. I'll ma

n one fierce desire to give Hilda a present which should be

hould be made into a bouquet by Judy herself; and the very center of this bouquet should contain a love-note-a little twisted note, into which Judy would pour some of her soul. It should be given to Hilda at the very last moment when she was startin

r promise beforehand, and I know she won't break her word to me. It will be a little b

chatter to her about the insect world, which had now practically gone to sleep; and about the delights of the time when thei

y large and gaudily decorated photographic album; the Rectory servants had given the bride-elect a cuckoo-clock; Miss Mills had blushed as she presented her with a birth-day book bound in white vellum; "Carter Patterson's" pe

ea of a wedding was such intense grief to the old lady that Hilda and Jasper, rather against their wills, abandoned

your first season in town, Hilda. Of course Lady Malvern, Jasper's aunt, will present you, and the dress with a little alteration w

life to forget the dull days which must follow, and to cease to think

bs came solemnly into the room where her sister wa

satisfied fashion. "Sutton said it would be useful, a

, Babs?" asked Quentyns, who

and mounted her

bands always scold th

t speak the truth. I would far

on it except the ten shillings in the Savings Bank; and,

y sweet present. Give it to me; I was just packing my work-basket, and in it shall

udy, who was standing at the back of Hilda's chair, softly touching h

when Judy spoke i

dy's time for goin

lder than Babs,

to-night," said Hilda, putting back her hand and drawing her little sister

ut your arms tightly round my neck, you quaint

door had closed behind the two, "

nothing at all. I know you have no money, dearest little Judy and I think it was so sweet of

st my head again

arling. Now a

d happy. I won't be able to sit

o our house, or our flat, or wherever we shall live, you are to come. One of

u every night. But oh, Hilda, h

ld proverb that I must repeat for your benefit-'Love me, love

e in my heart-a big ache. There now, what a horrid girl I am! I am making your eyes fill with tears. You shan't be unhappy just when you're

think that you are unhappy, and when

l, and I won't cry even once," said the child, making a valiant effort to bring

power I certainl

ng present yet, Hilda; but

, dar

rch-it will be full of me-my very heart will be in it-take it to church with you, Hi

happy to know that I shall hold something of yours in m

make me hap