THE NORTHOROFT LILIES.

look here !" and she threw an abundance of lilies out
of her frock and sat on the ground to arrange them.
 Papa, don't you think it would be nice if we
could send some lilies to Nancy ?"
 Very; but it is vain to wish."
 "Oh no, papa; I've arranged it all, if you and
mamma don't mind. I know she has a tin biscuit
canister she could spare, and I could fill it quite full,
and shut it up tight, so that they wouldn't fade; and
I am sure Miss Campion would take them to the poor
people, and I should like Mrs. Nelson to have some,
and poor old Mrs. Gray, and Nancy, and Miss Cam-
pion herself: I think it would be so nice."
 Yes, I think it would."
 That's right, papa; then I may send them?"
 Wait a little. Who is to take the box to West-
croft ? it ought to go by the 5.30 train."
 "c We could walk, papa; Effie and I."
 Five miles? No, indeed: but I think I could
spare James."
 "c Oh, but I know he is busy."
 "Never mind; it is a kind thought, and the lilies
will give the poor people pleasure: but there will be
the carriage to pay."
 Oh, well, papa, I've lots of money; I'll manage
everything if only I may," and Gertrude tied up her
flowers delightedly.
 So by that evening train the little tin box travelled
up to town, and in due time next day was received
safe and sound by Miss Campion, who was only too
glad to be able to assist in giving the pleasure
which must come, she thought, with such fair offer-
ings.
 And she was right. Poor old Mrs. Gray's wrinkled
face grew very bright as the flowers were placed in her