BESSIE’S VISIT TO ROSE LAWN. 105

that this young girl should, in such a fearless,
and yet a perfectly respectful manner, com-
municate all her brother’s plans. The indul-
gence and affection Bessie had received from
all about her, and the natural strength and
vivacity of her character had induced this
freedom from restraint.

Bessie.—It is time for me to go, sir; what
shall we do about the island ¢

Mr. Cramer.—Bessie’s Island ?

Bessie-—Yes, sir ; if you like the name.

Mr. Cramer.—W hat if I should tell you that
I prefer Goose Island, or Squash Island, for a
name.

' Bessie—I should think they were not pretty
names, but I would not care for that, one
straw, if you will only let Tom and I use
Squash Island when we please.

Mr. Cramer.—W ell, my little girl, you shall
have the island on condition that you send
your vegetables here, to my cook.

Bessie looked very gravely, and after a
while two large tears stood in her eyes.

Mr. Cramer—Wouldn’t that be a fair
bargain ?