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 so strewed with litter, that one never can find a chair to sit down on; and think how your things must be spoiled by the dust."

"But who can be at the trouble of fold-folding their things as you do," cried Bell; "and besides, it is so like an old maid. Well, now that you have put that gown in order, I think it will do; and now, if you would let me have your new cap, I should be quite smart."

"And why not wear your own? It is surely the same, if not better than mine is."

"O no," returned Miss Bell, "it is all torn to pieces."

"How?"

"Why, I forgot to put it in the box; and so it met with a misfortune—How could I help it? I am sure I never saw such a thing in my life; nor any one else. These vile little terrier puppies! I never knew the like of them; but they are just kept about the house to plague me, I