ROLAND WEST'S MARK,

AND HOW HE MADE IT.

ELL nurse to bring the children down, Barnes," said Mrs. West, as a servant answered a peal of the dining-room bell.

"Yes, ma'am," replied Barnes, and in a few minutes the children made their appearance. After being introduced to a guest, the elder ones seated themselves at the table, from which the dessert was not yet removed.

"Please, mamma, may I have half a glass of sherry?" asked one.

"I should like port better," said a second.