else."

"That reminds me of some of my Nantucket experiences of years ago," she
remarked. "Do you remember, papa, how I missed going to the 'squantum'
with the rest of you because I took off the suitable dress Mamma Vi had
directed me to wear, and donned some very unsuitable finery?"

"Yes," he replied, "that was an unhappy time for both the rebellious
little girl and her father."

"Yes, papa; oh, I'm afraid I gave you many a heartache in those days. I
remember I wanted very much to dress in white for the clambake, some
weeks after that, but you wouldn't allow it. I was a very foolish little
girl, and now I am very glad I had a wise, kind father to keep me in
order."

"You were not rebellious about that second disappointment," he said with
a smile, "and in the years that have passed since then you have learned
to be very submissive to your father's wishes and directions."

"Yes, sir, because I have found out from experience that he is far wiser
than I, and always seeks my best interests."

"That is certainly what he wishes to do, daughter; for the welfare of
all his dear children lies very near his heart."

"Yes, papa; you love us all, I know," little Elsie said with a bright,
glad look up into his face.

"Of course papa does," said Neddie; "if he didn't he wouldn't give us