"Oh, that is nice," said Violet. "Levis, my dear, you are certainly the best of fathers, as well as of husbands."
"According to my very partial wife," he returned with a pleased little laugh.
"And this one of your daughters, too, papa," said Elsie.
"As well as all the kith and kin who know him well," added Violet. "What do you think of buying with that large sum of money, Elsie?"
"I want your advice about that, mamma."
"I believe Grace feels very rich now—in silks, satins, laces, jewelry"—Violet responded in a musing tone. "Ah, well of that last few ladies can have too much. A ring, a bracelet, would hardly come amiss."
"No, mamma, I do not believe they would; and they would be becoming to sister's beautiful hands and arms. I wonder if Ned would not like to buy one or the other for her with his $50."
"Let us go to the library now and consult him about it," said the captain, setting Elsie down and rising to his feet as he spoke.
"The best plan, I think," said Violet. "He is sure to want to spend your gift to him in something for Grace."
They found Ned still awake and pleased at their coming.