" We have come on a little message — almost professional,"
said Miss Martha, with a smile; " which may provide a little
more exercise for you, Mr. Page, and perhaps equally agree-
able."

And here Miss Martha smiled still more slily.
" I shall be too happy— anything," replied good Mr. Page.
« Pray what is it?"

"My brother has come from the union, where he has
been attending the board," said Miss Martha; " and brought
a message, that if you could go there this morning, a woman
who had just come in was anxious to see you."

" I shall be happy to walk up there at once," said Mr.
Page.
" And if," said Miss Martha, almost blushing — " and if it
will not incommode you, I was going there with Miss Mait-
land, and we would keep you company."

Mr. Page was delighted. lie rang for his cloth-boots,
blushed as he took them into his adjoining bed-room to put
them on; and presently appeared all ready for the walk.
