right," said Mr. Barkly. "I am glad to know that I have made an
impression on one of my congregation, at least, and that your sin of
omission will not be repeated. There is nothing like a personal remark to
bring people to a sense of their shortcomings; so let this be a warning to
you, Miss Sherwood," and he walked down the aisle at her side. "I hope,
Miss Sherwood," he added, "that your stay amongst us will allow us the
privilege of hearing your voice again. With a good preacher and a fine
singer as inducements, we ought to bring out a large congregation, eh?"

Dexie looked up quickly, but the ministerial air could not hide the rich
vein of humor in the man, and she smilingly replied,

"I should not like to be reproved before a larger audience than was here
this evening, Mr. Barkly, and I might unintentionally do something that
would bring it upon me; so I think the preacher must depend on himself, as
we expect to return to Charlottetown to-morrow."

A few parting words, and the group separated, and Dexie found herself by
Elsie's side, walking towards their temporary home.

As they were very tired, they decided not to await Lancy's arrival, so at
an early hour they asked to be shown to their room, and its spotless purity
spoke well for the housekeeper.

"However shall we get into that bed, Dexie?" said Elsie, as the footsteps
of Mrs. Gardner were no longer audible.

"That is just what I was wondering myself," and Dexie stood regarding the
high, old-fashioned four-poster. "Do you suppose they use a step-ladder, or
jump into it from the table? Why," lifting up the counterpane and sheets,
"it's just a mountain of feathers; we must spring into it from this chair."
A little later her smothered laughter camp from its depths, and the laugh
was repeated when Elsie sank beside her.

When they came downstairs next morning they found Lancy waiting for them,
and a few minutes later Mr. Holbrook put in an appearance, making a merry
little party as they sat round the cosy breakfast table.

At the earnest solicitation of Mrs. Gardner, they consented to stay a few
days longer at Montague Bridge, and visit the places of interest in the
vicinity.

"I will leave the horse and carriage, and return to town with a friend, and
report to Mrs. Fremont," said Mr. Holbrook, "so you can drive around the
country here; and when you are ready for home just follow the telegraph
poles, and you'll not miss your road. You have made a good thing