166 BRAGGADOCIO.

“Those are beautiful fresh flowers,” said
Mr. Starr, as they walked in the piazza;
“ where did you gather them ?”

“In my own garden. Take them, sir; I
brought them for Ada, but I think her mother
will not let her come out here, and I did not
like to offer them there.”

“So these sweet flowers came out-of your
own garden, Bessie. I shall put them in my
room, and it will make it look quite cheerful.
They are the finest honeysuckles I have seen
this season, and such perfect damask rose-
buds! and such bright pansies! Really, my
room will look almost like home with these
lovely ones about it,” said Mr. Starr, as he
took the flowers from the basket and gathered
them into a tasteful bouquet.

“JT am glad you like them. I shall have
flowers all through the summer. Will you
come to our house and get some? Howard
will show you the way.”

“That I will, with the greatest pleasure,”
said the pale young student, inhaling the
delicious perfume of the flowers.