"It's Aunt Mary!" was the joyful shout. "It's Aunt Mary, with Ida and Rose."
"Yes, it is," repeated Russell, running to the window, "and there's Pat bringing a great bundle from the carriage."
The door opened, and there stood Aunt Mary with her arms full of parcels, and behind her, Ida and Rose, looking as smiling as the month of June.
"Look, look, see Lily's new tea-set!"
But Aunt Mary could see nothing till she had laid the bundles carefully on the table. Then she stooped to give baby a kiss; after which, she was ready to attend to the children.
[CHAPTER III.]
THE TEA-PARTY.
"PUT the waiter that side," said Sarah. "Lily must sit there, and pour out the tea, because it's her birthday."
Russell was watching the untying of the parcels Aunt Mary had brought, and clapped his hands when he saw the nice light cakes and the cream-colored candy.
Sarah well understood how to prevent unkindness between the children, and so she superintended the distribution of the feast, while the little girl sat in state behind the tiny tray, mixing sugar, cream, and water in the pretty cups.