ADA'S FRIEND.
WHILE Nellie was spending a happy time at Fairleigh, two girls sat side by side, bending over their respective desks in London. They were intent on their lessons, and it was only when the teacher had shut her book that either of them raised her head.
"Ada," whispered the elder of the two, "we had such a jolly time last night."
"Did you?" answered Ada, leaning towards her, and looking interested.
"Yes; I wish you had been there. I say, Ada, I shall come and see your mamma; shall I?"
"If you like," answered Ada, just a little doubtfully.
"Why, you are a goose, Ada. Of course I shall like, and she will like me, too, I daresay; and I'll persuade her to let you come and see me."
Ada's eyes sparkled.
"No talking," interposed the teacher, and Clara May and Ada hastily opened their exercise-books, and proceeded industriously.
When school was over for that day, Clara followed Ada to the dressing-room, and announced her intention of coming home with her that afternoon.