76 MADGE’S MISTAKE.

towards Miss M.; and Jack (who is really
good-natured when occasion requires) comes
to the rescue by attacking Freda once more.

“T suppose you and Tiny won’t condescend
to know the younger members of your fam-
ily,” he says.

“Of course not,” they both cry; and peace
being restored once more, off we all troop to
our different pursuits. (Did I mention that
we were in the midst of our summer holi-
days?)

I seize my opportunity now and rush out
of doors, straight to the kitchen-garden.

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