MILLIE' VICTORY.

 "C Before her mother returns She was left in my
charge, Miss Conway," Mrs. La Serre ventured to
say.
 You are not thinking of refusing to let her go
with me? asked Miss Conway, turning on Mrs. La
Serre.
 No, of course not. You are her aunt."
 "The only real friend she has. I intend to adopt
her, and train her up properly. Of course she's been
spoiled."
 She is a dear girl," replied Mrs. La Serre,
warmly.
 "No doubt, my dear madam! I must leave all
arrangements till her mother returns. I should like
to go back this evening."
 So soon ? "
 ", There is a cheap night train goes through to
Ilsborough, the nearest town to Branton. It is a long
journey, Mrs. La Serre."
 It is a short time, a very short time."
 Then, shall we say to-morrow night? If there
are any arrears of payment due to you, I will settle it,
Mrs. La Serre."
 "Do you think I was paid for Millie exclaimed
the old lady, indignantly.
 "C Of course I hope I haven't offended you. Does
Millie generally waste her mornings in the garden ? "
 Do you call it wasting time ? Mrs. La Serre
returned, as she left the room to call Millie.
 Miss Conway went to the window and watched the
tall, slender figure of her niece cross the garden, with
a satisfied smile.
 "You have your mother's spirit, young lady, unless
I am much mistaken, and I will break it as I would
have broken hers before you are two years older."