nobly and poetically and considerately, and altogether there was

absolutely no excuse for her being in a temper. Still, she was.

The moon, however, considered the affair as arranged.

For she had been no whit more resolute in her refusal, you see, than

becomes any self-respecting maid. In fact, she had not refused him;

and the experienced moon had seen the hopes of many a wooer thrive,

chameleon-like, on answers far less encouraging than that which

Margaret had given Felix Kennaston.

Margaret was very fond of him. All women like a man who can do a

picturesque thing without bothering to consider whether or not he be