“I was up in the Bronx to-day, John, visiting the Deans,” said his mother, at the supper table. “They have a very nice place there, and it only cost them about $5,000. I think it would be a good idea if you went up that way next Sunday and took a look around. There are a lot of nice houses for sale in that locality. You have some money in bank now--enough to buy a nice little place. I am sure it would be much more comfortable to live in our own house and much healthier than to continue here, where the neighborhood is so crowded. Annie and I were talking the matter over before you came in. She’d like to go with you, and I am sure the exercise and fresh air would be good for her.” “All right, mother,” agreed Jack. “We’ll take Ed along, too.” “Will you?” said his sister, brightening up. “Sure. He’ll be glad to go, sis. He thinks there isn’t another girl who can hold a candle to you.” “The idea!” said Annie, with a blush. “Yes, the idea!” he said, mimicking her. “What are you blushing about?” “Why, I’m not blushing,” she answered, in evident confusion. “You’re not blushing? I’ll leave it to mother,” said Jack, merrily. “You mustn’t tease your sister, John.” “All right,” said Jack, obediently, “if that’s the orders.” “You’re real mean,” said Annie, with a charming little pout. “Suppose I was to tease you about Millie Price?” “Pooh! What about her?” “Oh, you think I don’t know anything about her. Ed told me lots about you and her.” “Did he? Then I’ll murder him; see if I don’t,” cried the boy, shaking his fist, with mimic ferocity, in the air. “Ha, ha, ha, ha!” laughed Annie, clapping her hands, gleefully. “I’m going to bring her up to see you some Sunday,” said Jack. “That will be real nice,” said Annie, with much interest. “Why not next Sunday. Bring her to dinner, and then we can all go to the Bronx together in the afternoon. Mother, make Jack promise to do that.” “I should be very glad to have her come to dinner, John, if you would like to have her come.” “All right, sis; I’ll ask her if she will come. I’ve had the plan in my head some time, but somehow I never thought to ask you.” “I don’t believe a word of that, Jack,” said his sister, tantalizingly. “You were afraid I’d tease you about her. You know you were.” “Nonsense!” objected the boy, flushing up in his turn. “Who’s blushing now?” and Annie laughed gleefully. Jack jumped up and chased his sister several times about the table, but failed to catch her till she took refuge on the floor beside her mother. He grabbed her in his arms. “Now, that’s not fair! Is it, mother?” Jack’s answer was a rousing kiss. “You big bear!” she exclaimed, pushing him away, while her eyes fairly danced with fun. Jack dreamed that night that his D. & S. stock had gone up out of sight and that he had made $10,000,000.