"I am entirely willing, if that suits Cousin Vi and her Elsie," replied her mother. "As it will, I am sure," said Violet. "Yes, mamma," said her Elsie, "I shall like it, for I am sure you and the other ladies will choose a pretty dress for us." "Probably no prettier than some that you already own," Violet returned with an amused look. "Try not to think or care too much for dress, daughter; there are so many things which are much more important." "But it isn't wrong to like to be tastefully dressed, is it, mamma?" asked the little girl with a slightly troubled look. "No, I think not, dear," returned her mother with a loving smile into the inquiring eyes; "if it were wrong to love pretty things, surely God would not have made so many for our eyes to look upon--the beautiful flowers and fruits, the sunset clouds, the stars, to mention only a few--but he--our kind Heavenly Father--loves to give us enjoyment." "And I do enjoy all the pretty things very much indeed, mamma," responded the little girl with a look of relief and pleasure, "and I'm glad it isn't wrong; I like to see pretty clothes on you and my sisters quite as much as on myself. And don't you think papa likes to have us all nicely dressed?" "I am sure he does; and you may feel very certain that papa approves of nothing but what is right." "Those are exactly mine and my husband's sentiments upon the subject in question," remarked Mrs. Dinsmore in a lively tone. "But now let us hear what those girls are talking about." "You will be married in church?" Maud was saying inquiringly. "No," said Rosie in a tone of decision; "I mean to follow the good example of my mother and older sisters in having a home wedding." "And you will want ushers? I was just going to ask who were to serve in that capacity." "I believe Mr. Croly has engaged my brothers Harold and Herbert, who are his most intimate friends," replied Rosie; "but of course there will be plenty of time for all those arrangements." "I dare say he will ask Uncle Harold to be best man," said Grace. "Very likely," said Rosie, "and Herbert, Chester, and Frank for ushers. We may as well make it a family affair," she added with a satisfied little laugh. "And if either you or Will conclude that you would prefer a larger number it will be an easy matter to think of, and invite them to serve a little later," remarked Violet. "Yes, there is plenty of time," said their mother, smiling lovingly into Rosie's bright eyes. "I am in no hurry to give my youngest daughter to even so entirely a good, worthy, and amiable young man as William Croly." "Please do not look at it in that way, mother dear. Please remember that you are not to lose your daughter, but to gain another good son." "That is right, Rosie; I do believe it is going to prove a gain all round," said Violet.