TRUE PLEASURE.

him saying “ Yes,” or “ No,” when he ought
not.

Time passed so pleasantly, that ten o’clock
and supper were by no means welcome
sounds to many. However, it was only the
name of supper which was disagreeable—
at least we may judge so from the reception
it met with.

After supper, some of the party returned
home; but it had been agreed that most of
the young people should remain till the
morrow, on account of the lateness of the
hour. Some thought this the best part of
the fun, for Aunt Wilson made such odd
contrivances, so as to make up beds for
them all.

“Dear Unele John,” cried little Mary,
throwing her arms around his neck after she
had bid him “ Good-night”—“ this is the
happiest party you have ever given us.”

“Yes, that it is,’ chimed in nearly a
dozen voices at once.

“T am very glad you have all enjoyed
yourselves, my dears,” he replied, smiling,

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