opinion on a certain matter under discussion."

"Ah, what was that?" Arthur asked in return, and Mr. Dinsmore went on to
explain, telling of the desire of Mrs. Croly to put herself under his
care for at least a time, and asking his opinion of the various boarding
places in the vicinity.

"Boarding places!" he exclaimed. "We would be only too glad to receive
her as a guest at Roselands; for as you all know I feel under great
obligation to Mr. Croly, her husband; besides, it would make it much
easier for me to take charge of her case. Poor dear woman! I hope she
may be at least partially, if not entirely, restored to health."

"That proposal is just what one might expect of you, Cousin Arthur,"
said Grandma Elsie, giving him a look of affectionate appreciation; "but
are you quite sure it would suit Cal's convenience, and that of your
wife and his?"

"Knowing all three as I do, I can scarcely doubt it," replied Arthur;
"but perhaps I would better consult them before sending the invitation
to the Crolys. I will do so, and you shall hear from me early to-morrow
or possibly to-night," he added. "Marian, I am sure, will feel very
much as I do about it," he went on presently, "but just now the burden
would fall more upon Sister Mary; so that I think I must not give the
invitation unless she is entirely willing."

"Which I feel almost certain she will be," said Rosie. "But I will wait
to hear from you, Cousin Arthur, before answering my letters."

"You shall hear at an early hour," he returned.