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56 riods, describing the effects of the war and the present status of things in Virginia. His extraordinarily expressive black eyes supplied comment without words.

"I am very glad you are coming to the county," said Letty, after a moment, "and I hope you 'll like Newport, too. At first I did n't like it, but afterward, I met the Farebrothers"—she spoke in a low voice, and indicated Farebrother with a glance—"and they have been very kind to me, and I have had a very good time. We intended to go home next week. Newport 's a very expensive place," she added, with a frank little smile. "But now, we—that is, my grandfather and my aunt and myself—intend staying a little longer."

"Everything in America is expensive," cried Miss Maywood, with energy. "I can't imagine how Mr. Romaine can pay our bills; they are so enormous. Reginald—Mr. Chessingham—is his doctor, you know, and Mr. Romaine won't let Reggie leave him, and Reggie would n't leave Gladys, and Gladys would n't leave me, and so, here we are. It is the one good thing about Reggie's profession. I hate doctors, don't you?"