138 MADGE’S MISTAKE,

I continue, “quite wrong, for I saw Miss
Montgomery just now, looking as cool as any-
thing; a perfect contrast to Gip with her red
face!”

“ Ah! well, [ daresay I am wrong,” replies
Mr. Greenway with provoking good humour;
“T haven’t had the pleasure of seeing or
speaking to Miss Montgomery to-day, but I
was particularly struck with your sister's
appearance,”

“T know that as wellas you do,’ I think to
myself, as, having reached the entrance of
the gardens, I take my hand from my com-
panion’s arm, and stand in silent dignity.

“Mr. Erickson’s carriage,” is being lustily
shouted for by half a dozen different link-
men, and I am very glad when I see the
same drawn up alongside of the gates, and
Father waiting by the side to hand me
In.

Tiny is already seated in the furthest
corner, looking very cross and glum; she
brightens up, however, on seeing Mr. Green-
way behind me, for it appears she thought