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“T suppose she has come to make a com-
plaint against George.”

“Tt may be, for he deserves it, but it is not
like her. But I am so afraid she has come to
tell you how badly he treated her, that I will
go into the house.”

Ada went in, and Bessie walked on with
Heetor by her side, till she stood by the
steps of the piazza, and made a slight courtesy.

Mr. Cramer—Well, child, what do you
want ? ; |

Bessie-—I want to speak with Mr. Cramer.

Mr. Cramer.—Step up on the piazza, and
say what you wish. I am Mr. Cramer.

Mr. Cramer seated himself on one of the
settees in the piazza, and was amused to
see Bessie quietly seat herself at the other end
of the settee.

“T find my cloak too warm this pleasant
morning,” said Bessie, untying the little red
cloak, and her bonnet strings. “ Now, sir, I
have come to ask you who owns the island
in the river.”

“T believe it is mine; do you wish to
purchase it?” said Mr. Cramer, smiling.