"I should be proud to have such a sister," said Sam, earnestly.
"Would you, really?"
"Yes, I would."
"I am afraid you only say so to compliment me."
"I mean it; but I am sure you would not want me for a brother."
"I don't know," said Julia, with a roguish glance. "Do you always behave well?"
"I am afraid I don't always."
"Nor I either," returned Julia, in a burst of confidence. "I used to play tricks on my governess sometimes."
"I don't think that is so very wicked," said Sam. "Won't you tell me about some of them?"
"After supper I will; but I wouldn't like to have anybody else hear."