"Certainly," said Max; "that is right and kind, and just my feeling in regard to the gift to Eva."
"Well," said Chester, "fortunately we do not need to decide the question until we see what the jewellers and other merchants have to offer."
"Shall we go together to make our selections?" asked Max.
"I should like to do so, if it suits you; and to have your father along—Cousins Elsie and Violet also, if they feel inclined to go."
"Yes, indeed!" said Max; "for they both have excellent taste and judgment. I don't know any one whose opinion on the subject I should consider more valuable."
"Nor do I," responded Chester. "We are very fortunate in our lady friends, and I may well add in gentlemen also, Max—your father in especial."
"Thank you," returned Max, with a smile of gratification; "I think there is not a more perfect man and gentleman anywhere to be found; but that may be because I am his son."
"Oh, no! not altogether, at any rate," said Chester; "for you are by no means alone in your favorable opinion."
"No, I flatter myself that I am not. Ah! do you see how earnestly Harold and Grace are talking together? I shouldn't wonder if they are upon the very same subject we have just been discussing."