INSPECTING THE SUMMER-HOUSE. 53

him for his rudeness; but she had returned to the
book she had been reading when Bertha arrived,
and she found that the children were allowed to
do and say pretty much what they pleased.
 "I am not in the least tired," said Bertha
stoutly; "and the driving did not shake me."
 "Come, come, my dears, run away and play,"
said Mrs. Layton peevishly; "there is too much
noise here."





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 THE NEW SUMMER-IIOUSE.

 Julia then hurried her away to inspect the
summer-house, which was certainly a very com-
fortable one. "We can have tea here on the
table, you see, Bertha," said Julia; "grand-
mamma says we may have it to-morrow if the