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"I ahts and the music--they are so

near; and it is hot up here Will you drink some of this, Miss Lorton?"

His voice was low and tender, though he strove to give it a conventional

touch and ratefully "How good of you to think of nificently you played! I can't tell you how happy your success

has made me! And such a success! I was as proud as if it were I as

playing; and I was prouder still when I sa quietly you took it

Ah, you felt that it was just your due I suppose genius always takes

the crowd's applause callowed

"There is soenius,

however--cannot take calmly," he said "I would rather have those words

of approval fro of a multitude Yes,

it made me happy; but I am happier now than words can express"

If Nell had looked up into the eyes bent on hers, she un to play, and at thatLady Luce to her place for the cotillon, and Nell's eyes

were drawn, riveted to the fair face, the blue eyes shining

triuot not only Falconer's presence, but his

existence