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Chi out above the notes of the wood-robin and the thrush there ca on the college library It was Leslie who heard it Hoas still too far upon the heights to think of earthly duties yet awhile

"Howard! Isn't this your Class Day? And haven't you a part in the exercises? Why aren't you there?"

He turned with startled eyes, and rising color

"I couldn't stay, Leslie I was too miserable! I had to come after you You promised to be with me to-day, you know----"

"But your Class Poem, Howard! Quick! It must be almost time to read it----!"

He took out his watch

"Great Scott! I didn't know the tiers were already at ith the other canoe, tying its chain to the seat of her own

"Now!" she turned and picked up her paddle swiftly, handing Howard the other one "Go! For all your worth! You ht!"

"It's too late!" said the ht position

"It's not too late It shan't be too late! Paddle, I say, now, ONE--and--TWO--and----!"

And they settled to a rhythmic stroke

"It was so wonderful back there, Leslie," said Hoistfully "We oughtn't to let anything interfere with this first hour together"

"This isn't interfering," said Leslie practically, "it's just duty, and that never interferes Here, we'll land over there and you beat it up the hill! I'll padlock the boats by that old tree and follow, but don't you dare wait for me! I'll be there to hear the first word and they'll have waited for you, I know A little to the right, there--now--step out and beat it!"

He obeyed her, and presently careat light in his eyes, just as Halsted was slipping down to inquire of Allison: "Where in thunder is Letchworth? Seen him anywhere?"

"Heavens, man! Hasn't he showed up yet?" cried Allison startled "Where could he be?"

Julia Cloud beside hiure hastening up the aisle Halsted hurried back to the platform, and Allison, relieved, settled once more in his seat But Julia Cloud rested not in satisfaction until another figure breathlessly slipped in with eyes for none but the speaker