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Then she went into the best parlour, and opening one of the shutters let in sufficient light to find in the drawer of a little Chinese cabinet son and workmanship She folded therandson with a pleasant nod; and the young man slipped them into his waistcoat pocket, and then went hurriedly away

He had spoken of his dinner, but though sohtof the hour; and no girl choosing her first ball gown could have felt more anxious and critical on the subject His call was to be considered an accidental one; and he could not therefore dress as splendidly as if it were a ceremonious or expected visit After much hesitation, he selected a coat and breeches of black velvet, a pearl-coloured vest, and cravat and ruffles of fine English bone lace Yet when his toilet was completed, he was dissatisfied He felt sure reater advantage; and yet he was equally sure that more splendid apparel would not--on this occasion--be as suitable

Doubting and hoping, he reached the Van Ariens' house soon after seven o'clock It was not quite dark, and Jacob Van Ariens stood on the stoop, s to a man who had the appearance of a workman; and as, in fact, the fore, sir," said George with s politeness "Is Miss Van Ariens within?"

"Within? Yes But coht," said the watchful father, as he stood suspicious and ie as if it would be an easy thing to pass such a porter at the door, but he continued, "I have coer!" answered Van Ariens, slightly ser But, sir, if you will do my errand for me, I am content 'Tis from Madame Van Heemskirk--"

"SO then? That is good"

"I arandson, you know"

"Well then, I did not know 'Tis near dark, and I see not as well as once I did"

"I have brought from Madame Van Heemskirk some ivory winders for Madame Jacobus"

"Coe thyself I know nothing of such things Corandson Welcome art thou!" and Van Ariens hie Hyde A elica"