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At last it was finished, and she rose, saying it was time to return to the boat

"Nay, one to rest and dine, and we e"

"Then pray let us go out and walk in Greenwich Park," exclai to escape fro in the meantime?" said Mrs Darke

"I thank you, I have breakfasted," said Aurelia

"My Lady intended us to eat here," said Loveday in an undertone to her young lady, as their hostess bustled out "She will o to the inn--I have money--or sit in the park," she added as Loveday looked as if going to the inn were an improper proposal "Could we not buy a loaf and eat in the park? I should like it so ; "the excellent Mocha that I get from the Turkey captains"

She set down on a small table a wonderful cup of Eastern porcelain, and soracious, tasted one, and began on the coffee, which was so hot that it had to be taken slowly As she sipped a soothing drowsiness came over her, which at first was accounted for by the warained upon her, and instead of setting out for her walk she fell sound asleep in the corner of the couch

"It has worked It is well," said Mrs Darke, lifting the girl's feet on the couch, and producing a large pair of scissors

Loveday could not repress a little shriek

"Hush!" as the woently off, and then undid the ribbon that confined the victirown by the ti as present, ill they know of it? It will be the reeable surprise! Here, put yonder cloth under her head while I hold it up"

"I cannot," sobbed Loveday "This is too much I never would have entered my Lady's service if I had knoas to be set to such as this"

"Come, come, Grace Loveday, I know too much of you for you to come the Presician over me"