Mr. Woods would not find America--

"Well, Peggy," said Mr. Woods, "then, we'll have it out right here."

His insolence was so surprising that--in order to recover

herself--Margaret actually sat down under the maple-tree. Peggy,

indeed! Why, she hadn't been called Peggy for--no, not for four whole

years!

"Because I intend to be friends, you know," said Mr. Woods.

And about them the maple-leaves made a little island of sombre green,

around which more vivid grasses rippled and dimpled under the fitful

spring breezes. And everywhere leaves lisped to one another, and birds