We will not give Helen's answer. Suffice it to say the girls received all the facts they wished to know, and felt more than ever impressed with Helen's ideas of celestial hospitality.
Then followed a vivid description of several of the M.P.P.'s, particularly the younger members of that august assemblage.
"The Crichton's of the House, did you say, Helen?" cried Josie, abruptly.
"Yes, several are considered quite beaux; I believe many of the young ladies have had designs upon them."
"And they are invulnerable?"
"Not exactly so, if rumor is correct; but as I never met the young ladies in question, cannot tell you much about it. Yes, I was at several parties, and had a good opportunity of seeing many people."
"Did you form as favorable opinions of the fair sex, there as those of our set?"
"You absurd girl! what a question! Well, to be candid, I saw much to approve and much to disapprove. One thing I did not like—that was the young ladies invariably flirted with the married gentlemen, and vice versa,—anything I despise in this world is a male flirt."
Helen Rushton drew herself up proudly and looked the embodiment of scorn and disgust.
"And I dare say little Helen was not behind in the list, for you see, girls, she favors it among the fair beauties."